Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

any specific behavior

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

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

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

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

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

someone who records the transactions of a business

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

a youthful male person

From this reading Then he transferred his attention to the door, and was still gazing at it when a boy summoned him to the manager's office.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

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

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

move deeply

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

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

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Then he transferred his attention to the door, and was still gazing at it when a boy summoned him to the manager's office.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

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

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

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

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

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

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

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

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

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

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

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

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

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

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

immediately past

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

fasten with a lock

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Then he transferred his attention to the door, and was still gazing at it when a boy summoned him to the manager's office.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

the capital of the Bahamas

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

clean or organized

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Then he transferred his attention to the door, and was still gazing at it when a boy summoned him to the manager's office.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

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

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

a full supply

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

with speed

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

worried and uneasy

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

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

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

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

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then he transferred his attention to the door, and was still gazing at it when a boy summoned him to the manager's office.

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

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Then he transferred his attention to the door, and was still gazing at it when a boy summoned him to the manager's office.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

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

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he transferred his attention to the door, and was still gazing at it when a boy summoned him to the manager's office.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

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

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading There was plenty to look at, or so he seemed to think, and his keen, noncommittal eyes flashed hither and thither and from face to face with restless activity.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

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

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Then he transferred his attention to the door, and was still gazing at it when a boy summoned him to the manager's office.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

up to a particular time

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

compelling immediate action

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

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

From this reading He was kept waiting for some time before being introduced into that gentleman's private room; but this did not seem to disturb him.

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

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

at the time that

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

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

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

which person or people

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "_I've business with him_" Next day there appeared at the offices of Thomas Stoughton, in Nassau Street, a trim, well-looking man, who had urgent business with Mr. Fellows, the manager.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He seemed particularly interested in the bookkeeper of the establishment, but it was an interest which did not last long, and when a neat, pleasant-faced young woman rose from her seat and passed rapidly across the room, it was upon her his eyes settled and remained fixed, with a growing attention, until a certain door closed upon her with a sound like a snapping lock.