Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

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

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

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

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

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

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817)

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

a small house with a single story

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

Austrian virtuoso pianist and composer of many works for the piano; studied with Beethoven and was a teacher of Liszt (1791-1857)

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

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

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading "Walk right in and don't gather daisies on the way.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

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

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

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

From this reading "Walk right in and don't gather daisies on the way.

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

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

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

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

assemble or get together

From this reading "Walk right in and don't gather daisies on the way.

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

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

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

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

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

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

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

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

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

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

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

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

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

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

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

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

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

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

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

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

not any; not one

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

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

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

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

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

express in words

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

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

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These questions, however, the man answered for himself before many minutes had passed; and, moreover, a seaman's instinct seemed to tell me that he was a friend.

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

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

English logician who introduced Venn diagrams (1834-1923)

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

precisely as stated

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "Walk right in here," he cried, opening a door behind him and showing me a room I had not entered when I visited Mme. Czerny.

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

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Walk right in and don't gather daisies on the way.

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

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

at the time that

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading THE DANCING MADNESS It was a great surprise to me that here should have been one of Edmond Czerny's men left in the bungalow; and when I heard his voice I stood for a full minute, uncertain whether to go on or to draw back.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The light of the lamp was very bright; I had Dolly Venn in my arms, remember, and it was all Seth Barker's work to bring in Mister Bligh, so that no one will wonder at my hesitation, or the questions I put to myself as to how many men were in the house with the stranger, or what business kept him there when the island was a death-trap.