used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
anew
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
give expression to
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
flower-garden
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From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
Hayden
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From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
and nothing more
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
noiselessnessnoun
the property of making no noise
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
in the near future
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
ThaisnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “thai” — a native or inhabitant of Thailand
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
verballyadverbUS /vərˈbæli/
as a verb
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently, he noticed with some surprise that in spite of a crowded house the two seats next him remained unoccupied; but just before the curtain rose again he turned his head suddenly to discover that one of the seats at least, the one farthest from him, was filled.
at the time that
From this reading When the curtain fell on the first act of _Thais_, that evening, Hayden drew a long sigh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been enjoying it with that keen, pleasant appreciation, that boyish glow of enthusiasm which still remained with him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then he turned his attention to the house and amused himself by picking out an occasional familiar face, and admiring the carefully dressed heads and charming gowns of the women about him, and the whole brilliant flower-garden effect of the audience.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The recognition of this fact came almost with a shock, a pleasurable shock, for the new arrival was a young and beautiful woman and his first feeling of surprise was shot with approbation at the noiselessness of her entrance, an approbation that he longed to express verbally.
