Chapter IV

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

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

a native or resident of Alaska

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

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

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

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

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

of or concerned with the science of anthropology

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

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

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

for the reason that

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Harry found Philip lying on the bed, tired but looking contented.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Harry found Philip lying on the bed, tired but looking contented.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Harry found Philip lying on the bed, tired but looking contented.

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

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

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

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

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

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

set up or found

From this reading Harry found Philip lying on the bed, tired but looking contented.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

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

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

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

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

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

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

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

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

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

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

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

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

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

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

staying power

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Harry found Philip lying on the bed, tired but looking contented.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Harry found Philip lying on the bed, tired but looking contented.

engage in

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

the force of workers available

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

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

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Harry found Philip lying on the bed, tired but looking contented.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

and nothing more

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

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

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

ready to fall asleep

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

not in physical motion

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

plural of “stilt” — a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

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

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

a large gathering of people

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Harry found Philip lying on the bed, tired but looking contented.

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

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

being five more than twenty

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

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

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

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

From this reading His legs felt like stilts, and he walked only because he had become so used to it that he could not stop.

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

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

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

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

at the time that

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.

during the time that

From this reading As it was still an hour or two before their usual dinner-time, Harry went up to his room, intending to lie down for a while.

belonging to which person

From this reading _Harry Returns to the Hotel_ — _Philip Tells of his Blunder_ — _The Anthropological Building_ — _The Log Cabin_ — _The Alaskan Village_ — _The old Whaling-Ship “Progress”_ — _A Sleepy Audience_ — _Plans._ Harry’s route to his hotel lay through the usual throng of men whose one object in life was to make people buy “a splendid meat supper for twenty-five cents!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading When he asked at the counter for the key, the clerk told him that his friend “with the eye-glasses” was already in their room.