Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

later than; following

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

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

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

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From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

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

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

the act of departing

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

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

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

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

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

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

From this reading "Ticket-office isn't open at this hour," John explained to Dora.

one or the other of two

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Ticket-office isn't open at this hour," John explained to Dora.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The station was finally reached.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

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

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

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

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

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

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

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

From this reading "Ticket-office isn't open at this hour," John explained to Dora.

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

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

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

From this reading "Ticket-office isn't open at this hour," John explained to Dora.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "Ticket-office isn't open at this hour," John explained to Dora.

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 He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

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

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

not any; not one

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

not divisible by two

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

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

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Ticket-office isn't open at this hour," John explained to Dora.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The station was finally reached.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

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

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

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

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

in or at that place or location

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

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

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

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

From this reading "Ticket-office isn't open at this hour," John explained to Dora.

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

From this reading "Ticket-office isn't open at this hour," John explained to Dora.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

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

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

in the direction of

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

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

From this reading The station was finally reached.

a guard who keeps watch

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

in or at the place that

From this reading He locked the front door after them, put the key into its old place under the door-step, where Cavanaugh could find it, and then they passed out at the gate and trudged toward the station.

which person or people

From this reading They had ample time, and so he took the best way to avoid meeting any one who might comment on their odd departure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No one was there but a watchman with a lantern in his hand, and he did not know either of them.