Chapter II

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From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

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

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

on or to one side

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

plural of “blur” — a hazy or indistinct representation

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

cause to be bored

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

placed crosswise

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

someone who is a detective

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

causing dejection

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

a wide scope

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

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

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

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

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

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

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

an annual school or university reunion for graduates

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

set down according to a plan

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

plural of “mug” — the quantity that can be held in a mug

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

above and across; more than

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

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From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

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

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Dick laid aside his coat and cap, took off his gloves, and thrusting his hands into his pocket, surveyed the apartment smilingly.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

in the direction of

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

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

From this reading The room was filled with the mellow light of the setting sun, and here and there the rays were caught--by the glass doors of the bookcase, by the metal top of the inkstand, or, less sharply, by the silver and pewter mugs ranged along the mantel--and were thrown back in golden blurs that dazzled the eyes.

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

From this reading Securing his key from the matron’s room, he leaped up the first flight of narrow stairs and, half-way down the corridor, unlocked a dingy door which bore a big black figure 16, and, below it, a card with the inscription “Richard Fowler Hope.”

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Dick pulled his coat closer about him, ran up the old, worn granite steps of the dormitory, and gained the hallway with a sense of comfort and homecoming.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading INTRODUCING DICK HOPE The sun was almost out of sight as Dick Hope crossed the yard toward Masters Hall, and the shadows of the buildings, stretching far over the ground, seemed to harbor many little gusts of icy wind, and looked dark and dismal in contrast with the broad expanse of golden, sun-bathed marsh across the river.