Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

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

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

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

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

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

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

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

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

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

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

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From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

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From this reading ON THE LAUFENPLATZ.

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 Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

come together

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

out of fashion

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE LAUFENPLATZ.

on one occasion

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

and nothing more

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

in the near future

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

cut with a saw

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

having a supporting base

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

carry out

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

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

From this reading ON THE LAUFENPLATZ.

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

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

propel through the air

From this reading He noticed him look round in evident fear of observation--he did not seem, however, to have seen or heard Vincent, and presently the latter saw him throw his hat away, as if in preparation for action of some sort.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Vincent guessed at once what he was intending to do; it darted across his mind that this might be the best solution of the difficulty--he had only to keep silent for a few seconds.

at the time that

From this reading He passed under the covered way of the bridge, and had nearly reached the open part, when he recognised the man he was coming to meet standing in one of the recesses.

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

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.

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From this reading Vincent had left the _Gasthaus zur Post_, the old-fashioned inn outside Klein-Laufingen, at which he had taken up his quarters for the night, a little before nine, and walked down the street, with his mind finally made up as to the course he meant to take, although he shrank from the coming interview almost as intensely as Mark himself.