Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

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

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

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

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Thaw was setting in and by breakfast- time there was a down-pouring rain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thaw was setting in and by breakfast- time there was a down-pouring rain.

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From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

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From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

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

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

a plot intended to subvert another plot

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

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From this reading Thaw was setting in and by breakfast- time there was a down-pouring rain.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

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From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

come together

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

divisible by two

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

plural of “examiner” — someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

comparative of “fab” — extremely pleasing

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

the act of departing

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

an established custom

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

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From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

the sound of laughing

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

take the midday meal

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

come together

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

not any; not one

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a brief written record

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

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

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

and nothing more

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

above and across; more than

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Thaw was setting in and by breakfast- time there was a down-pouring rain.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

move hurridly

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Thaw was setting in and by breakfast- time there was a down-pouring rain.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading Thaw was setting in and by breakfast- time there was a down-pouring rain.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thaw was setting in and by breakfast- time there was a down-pouring rain.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Thaw was setting in and by breakfast- time there was a down-pouring rain.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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

From this reading But even then the chances of another performance on the lake, or of a walk among the icicles afterwards, were departing.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

at the time that

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

which person or people

From this reading His victory could only be confided to Charlie, who might laugh, but fully appreciated the repose of mind with which he could now encounter the examiners, and promised to do his part to cover the meetings of the lovers the next day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

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From this reading Frank lingered about Cecil in hopes of a message to serve as an excuse for a rush to Sirenwood; but she proved to be going to drive to the working-room, and then to lunch at Mrs. Duncombe's, to meet the Americans and the ladies from Sirenwood, according to a note sent over in early morning at first sight of the wet.

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

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

but in spite of that

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Plot and Counterplot A lady a party of pleasure made, And she planned her scheme full well, And day and night the party filled The head of the demoiselle.--FABER Though Frank had no reason to expect that the tidings of his success would be hailed with much satisfaction at home, yet his habit of turning to his mother for sympathy would have been too much for his prudence, but for the fact that Terry De Lancey had dragged into her room a massive volume of prints from the Uffizi Gallery, and was looking it over with her, with a zest she had not seen since the days when her father gloried in his collection.