Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The board school's new slide ran along the gutter a good way out into the grammar school street.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

completely unclothed

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

for the reason that

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading When he met Nikolai, he pretended not to know him, and Nikolai whistled and clattered with his shoes on the pavement.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

placed crosswise

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The board school's new slide ran along the gutter a good way out into the grammar school street.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

From this reading The board school's new slide ran along the gutter a good way out into the grammar school street.

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

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

come to pass

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading When he met Nikolai, he pretended not to know him, and Nikolai whistled and clattered with his shoes on the pavement.

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

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

and nothing more

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading When he met Nikolai, he pretended not to know him, and Nikolai whistled and clattered with his shoes on the pavement.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

the act of departing

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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 FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When he met Nikolai, he pretended not to know him, and Nikolai whistled and clattered with his shoes on the pavement.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The board school's new slide ran along the gutter a good way out into the grammar school street.

past form of “nickname” — give a nickname to

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

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

From this reading When he met Nikolai, he pretended not to know him, and Nikolai whistled and clattered with his shoes on the pavement.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he met Nikolai, he pretended not to know him, and Nikolai whistled and clattered with his shoes on the pavement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The board school's new slide ran along the gutter a good way out into the grammar school street.

above and across; more than

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading When he met Nikolai, he pretended not to know him, and Nikolai whistled and clattered with his shoes on the pavement.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading When he met Nikolai, he pretended not to know him, and Nikolai whistled and clattered with his shoes on the pavement.

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

From this reading The board school's new slide ran along the gutter a good way out into the grammar school street.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

an educational institution

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

possessive form of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

a particular situation

From this reading When he met Nikolai, he pretended not to know him, and Nikolai whistled and clattered with his shoes on the pavement.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading The board school's new slide ran along the gutter a good way out into the grammar school street.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

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

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He had been nicknamed the Ostrich, because of his little head with the bird-like nose, his long bare neck, and the way he walked.

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

at the time that

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

in or at the place that

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading When he met Nikolai, he pretended not to know him, and Nikolai whistled and clattered with his shoes on the pavement.

which person or people

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

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

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A FIGHT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES That was a dangerous corner, where the wide street leading to the grammar school crossed the narrow one that led to the board school; and, on the days when the afternoon hours for the latter began just when the grammar school's long morning was over, it might happen that the free, exuberant spirits of those who were leaving school came into collision with the heavier and more bitter mood of those who were on their way to it.

a late time of life

From this reading Ludvig Veyergang, with his sealskin satchel on his back, had already travelled this road for several years.