Chapter XX

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

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

with brightness

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “PAPA’S COMING!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I’LL—I’LL DO IT!”

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From this reading “Egad!

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

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

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

excessively quick

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

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

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

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From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

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From this reading I’LL—I’LL DO IT!”

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

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I’LL—I’LL DO IT!”

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

set afire or burning

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

according to the clock

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

possessive form of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading “PAPA’S COMING!

a course of conduct

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

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

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

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

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

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

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

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

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “It is fully ten o’clock—but better late than never,” thinks Guy—as he springs on the landing, flies up the stairway, and traverses with hasty feet the little path at Sandvliet.

but in spite of that

From this reading She’s not gone to bed yet, anyway,” he laughs, noting that the apartments in which Hermoine had received him before are brilliantly lighted.