Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

(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 "It is all owing to you I got the post."

Having no one else present.

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To Kelson the day had been one of surprises throughout.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

widely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

in an effusive manner

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "It is all owing to you I got the post."

costing nothing

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

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

From this reading To Kelson the day had been one of surprises throughout.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

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

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

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

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

past form of “initiate” — bring into being

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is all owing to you I got the post."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

immediately past

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

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

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

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

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

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

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

come together

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

owed as a debt

From this reading "It is all owing to you I got the post."

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading "It is all owing to you I got the post."

existing or coming before

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

more desirable than another

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

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

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

express in words

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

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

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

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

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading To Kelson the day had been one of surprises throughout.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading To Kelson the day had been one of surprises throughout.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

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

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

at the time that

From this reading When he arrived at the building in Cockspur Street (he preferred living alone, and, consequently, rented a handsome suite of rooms in John Street, Mayfair), he was not a little astonished to meet Lilian Rosenberg on the staircase.

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

From this reading HOW HAMAR, CURTIS AND KELSON ENTERED THE ASTRAL PLANE In order to explain the manner in which Hamar, Kelson and Curtis were initiated into their new properties, I must now go back to the day preceding the gratis performance of the Modern Sorcery Company, that is to say the last day of stage one of the compact.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I thank you so much!" she exclaimed, shaking hands with him most effusively.