Chapter XX

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading As a general rule she followed her mother’s advice and asked him no questions when he had been out alone.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

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

From this reading But this evening her curiosity was aroused by an almost imperceptible change in his manner.

Having no one else present.

From this reading As a general rule she followed her mother’s advice and asked him no questions when he had been out alone.

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

From this reading But this evening her curiosity was aroused by an almost imperceptible change in his manner.

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

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

aroused to action

From this reading But this evening her curiosity was aroused by an almost imperceptible change in his manner.

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading As a general rule she followed her mother’s advice and asked him no questions when he had been out alone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this evening her curiosity was aroused by an almost imperceptible change in his manner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But this evening her curiosity was aroused by an almost imperceptible change in his manner.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But this evening her curiosity was aroused by an almost imperceptible change in his manner.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading But this evening her curiosity was aroused by an almost imperceptible change in his manner.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading His face was a shade darker, his voice a shade more grave than usual.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

not to your liking

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

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

From this reading His face was a shade darker, his voice a shade more grave than usual.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

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

From this reading As a general rule she followed her mother’s advice and asked him no questions when he had been out alone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading As a general rule she followed her mother’s advice and asked him no questions when he had been out alone.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

death of a person

From this reading His face was a shade darker, his voice a shade more grave than usual.

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

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

From this reading As a general rule she followed her mother’s advice and asked him no questions when he had been out alone.

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

From this reading As a general rule she followed her mother’s advice and asked him no questions when he had been out alone.

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

From this reading But this evening her curiosity was aroused by an almost imperceptible change in his manner.

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

engage in

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

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From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But this evening her curiosity was aroused by an almost imperceptible change in his manner.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

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

From this reading His face was a shade darker, his voice a shade more grave than usual.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading As a general rule she followed her mother’s advice and asked him no questions when he had been out alone.

not any; not one

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As a general rule she followed her mother’s advice and asked him no questions when he had been out alone.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading As a general rule she followed her mother’s advice and asked him no questions when he had been out alone.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading His face was a shade darker, his voice a shade more grave than usual.

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His face was a shade darker, his voice a shade more grave than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But this evening her curiosity was aroused by an almost imperceptible change in his manner.

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading His face was a shade darker, his voice a shade more grave than usual.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading His face was a shade darker, his voice a shade more grave than usual.

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

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

at the time that

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without having defined the situation in his own mind, he felt that Mamie was jealous of Constance and would show it on every occasion.

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

From this reading When George met Mamie on that evening, he hoped that she would ask no questions as to the way in which he had employed his afternoon, for he knew that if she discovered that he had been with Constance Fearing she would in all probability make some disagreeable observations about the latter, of a kind which he did not wish to hear.