Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

(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 “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading She saw him, and in a moment she turned squarely around and hastened the other way, vanishing beyond the first corner.

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

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading She saw him, and in a moment she turned squarely around and hastened the other way, vanishing beyond the first corner.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading She saw him, and in a moment she turned squarely around and hastened the other way, vanishing beyond the first corner.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She saw him, and in a moment she turned squarely around and hastened the other way, vanishing beyond the first corner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading She saw him, and in a moment she turned squarely around and hastened the other way, vanishing beyond the first corner.

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He saw her, and his heart jumped.

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

From this reading He saw her, and his heart jumped.

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

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

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

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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

From this reading He saw her, and his heart jumped.

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 He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

a particular point in time

From this reading She saw him, and in a moment she turned squarely around and hastened the other way, vanishing beyond the first corner.

not any; not one

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

except for; apart from

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw her, and his heart jumped.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

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

From this reading She saw him, and in a moment she turned squarely around and hastened the other way, vanishing beyond the first corner.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

directly and without evasion; not roundabout

From this reading She saw him, and in a moment she turned squarely around and hastened the other way, vanishing beyond the first corner.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

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

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

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

From this reading He knew she had seen him this time and deliberately avoided him; there could be no question about it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

in the direction of

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading As he swung down the street, Janet Harting came out of a store and turned toward him.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

a sudden or mysterious disappearance

From this reading She saw him, and in a moment she turned squarely around and hastened the other way, vanishing beyond the first corner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She saw him, and in a moment she turned squarely around and hastened the other way, vanishing beyond the first corner.

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

in or at the place that

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.

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

From this reading “AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND” A short time later, with his playing suit in the hand bag he carried, Locke left the hotel and started for the railway station, where he would join the other members of the team, all of whom, save Hutchinson and himself, were stopping at a boarding house.