Chapter XXII

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

(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 I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

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

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

plural of “departure” — the act of departing

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

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

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."

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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

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

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."

the act of departing

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

destroyed or killed

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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 STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

the sound of laughing

From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.

the act of departing

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

25th President of the United States; was assassinated by an anarchist (1843-1901)

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."

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

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."

except for; apart from

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

only a very short time before

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

the light of the stars

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.

not in physical motion

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

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

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

in a vague way

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

during the time that

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

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

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.

plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.

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 A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.