Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

any thing at all

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

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

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

increase twofold

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

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From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

divisible by two

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

the act of departing

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

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

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

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

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

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

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

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

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

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

From this reading "What is it you want?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "One moment, please, Miss Santoine," he urged.

a particular point in time

From this reading "One moment, please, Miss Santoine," he urged.

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

comparative of “plain” — clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "One moment, please, Miss Santoine," he urged.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

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

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

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

From this reading She stopped.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading She stopped.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

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

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

hard to endure

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading "One moment, please, Miss Santoine," he urged.

to no avail

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "What is it you want?"

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

From this reading IT GROWS PLAINER Basil Santoine's bedroom, like the study below it, was so nearly sound-proof that anything going on in the room could not be heard in the hall outside it, even close to the double doors.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is it you want?"

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Eaton, as they approached these doors, listened vainly, trying to determine whether any one was in the room with Santoine; then he quickened his step to bring him beside Harriet.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What is it you want?"