Chapter XXI

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Being scarcely able to see him, he followed by listening to the creaking of his boots.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

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

From this reading THE CREAKING BOOTS The night grew darker, and the mist denser.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being scarcely able to see him, he followed by listening to the creaking of his boots.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading THE CREAKING BOOTS The night grew darker, and the mist denser.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

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From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

a squeaking sound

From this reading THE CREAKING BOOTS The night grew darker, and the mist denser.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading THE CREAKING BOOTS The night grew darker, and the mist denser.

comparative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading THE CREAKING BOOTS The night grew darker, and the mist denser.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

being one more than ten

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

comparative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading THE CREAKING BOOTS The night grew darker, and the mist denser.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

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

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

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

From this reading Being scarcely able to see him, he followed by listening to the creaking of his boots.

the property of being comparatively great in weight

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

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

From this reading Being scarcely able to see him, he followed by listening to the creaking of his boots.

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

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

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

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Being scarcely able to see him, he followed by listening to the creaking of his boots.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

become covered with mist

From this reading THE CREAKING BOOTS The night grew darker, and the mist denser.

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

From this reading THE CREAKING BOOTS The night grew darker, and the mist denser.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

only a very short time before

From this reading Being scarcely able to see him, he followed by listening to the creaking of his boots.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Being scarcely able to see him, he followed by listening to the creaking of his boots.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

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

From this reading THE CREAKING BOOTS The night grew darker, and the mist denser.

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

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

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

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

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From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

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

From this reading But he was obliged to walk so slowly that the creaking became fainter and fainter, seeming finally to die out altogether.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading At half past eleven, Volpetti, followed by Brosseur, took the road leading to the wharf, the latter carrying the traveling bags and other baggage.

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

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Volpetti had the box of documents and Brosseur grumbled at the heaviness of his own load, which prevented his keeping up with his master.