Chapter XIX · The Further Adventures of Katherine

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

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

anew

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

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

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

a line of approach

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

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

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The trees had gone back into their places; the shadows no longer seemed to be crouching ready to spring at her.

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

From this reading The trees had gone back into their places; the shadows no longer seemed to be crouching ready to spring at her.

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

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

the act of grasping

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading The trees had gone back into their places; the shadows no longer seemed to be crouching ready to spring at her.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

with great urgency

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

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From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The trees had gone back into their places; the shadows no longer seemed to be crouching ready to spring at her.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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

From this reading The trees had gone back into their places; the shadows no longer seemed to be crouching ready to spring at her.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

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

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

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

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

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

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The trees had gone back into their places; the shadows no longer seemed to be crouching ready to spring at her.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

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 The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

set afire or burning

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

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

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

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 The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

for more time

From this reading The trees had gone back into their places; the shadows no longer seemed to be crouching ready to spring at her.

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

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

most important element

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

not any; not one

From this reading The trees had gone back into their places; the shadows no longer seemed to be crouching ready to spring at her.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The trees had gone back into their places; the shadows no longer seemed to be crouching ready to spring at her.

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

a very small spot

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

the season of growth

From this reading The trees had gone back into their places; the shadows no longer seemed to be crouching ready to spring at her.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

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

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading The touch of the cold metal sent a little shock tingling through her; she braced herself and looked steadily at the spectres crowding about her.

in the direction of

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

a shaky motion

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

up to a particular time

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

in a violent manner

From this reading Again her strength forsook her, and with violently trembling hands she grasped an iron fence railing and clung desperately to keep herself from falling.

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

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

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

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

in or at the place that

From this reading The curious spell of the “Fata Morgana” descended upon Katherine again as she emerged from the concert hall and made her way through a poorly lighted side street toward the main avenue where the street cars passed.

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

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

during the time that

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The long, waving shadows seemed to clutch at her ankles as she walked; strange noises sounded in her ears; the trees that bordered the curb left their places and began to move toward her with a grotesque, circling motion, while the distant glare of light toward which she was traveling began to recede until it was a mere twinkling speck, miles away in the distance.