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 A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

(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 They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

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

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

on or to one side

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

in a blank and uncomprehending manner

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

a hole through which buttons are pushed

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

past form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

without deviation

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

the act of consuming food

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

plural of “generality” — an idea or conclusion having general application

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

with superficial plausibility

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

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

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

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

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

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 A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

the force of workers available

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

according to the clock

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

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

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

recurring again and again

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

precisely, exactly

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

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

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

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

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In the crowd of persons and tables he looked blankly for a familiar face, but, as his name was repeated, he recognized Mrs. Bobby Davis and her sister, Mildred Hoyt.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

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

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

in the direction of

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

up to a particular time

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

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

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

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

From this reading They were all Europeans, who, in regular afternoon attire--frock coats, and flower in buttonhole--were sipping tea and eating cake.

at the time that

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

which person or people

From this reading As soon as Derby reached their table, Mrs. Davis glibly rattled off the names of the four or five men who comprised their party.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A MENACE Derby did not realize until afterward that the entire conversation at the Palazzo Sansevero had been about his projects, and that, aside from a few generalities, he really knew nothing of Nina's winter or of her Italian experiences.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He returned to his hotel at about five o'clock, and was striding directly toward the smoking-room without glancing to right or left among the attractive groups that characterize the tea hour at the Excelsior, when he was arrested by some one's calling, "Why, John Derby!"