Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

on or to one side

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

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From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

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

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading Lawler was unconscious and ghastly pale.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "GOOD OLD SHORTY!"

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

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

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

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

in an inquiring manner

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "GOOD OLD SHORTY!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Lawler was unconscious and ghastly pale.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

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

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

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

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

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

From this reading "GOOD OLD SHORTY!"

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

without speaking

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

having a supporting base

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

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

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

in the direction of

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Lawler was unconscious and ghastly pale.

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

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

the topmost one of two

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

possessive form of “warden” — the chief official in charge of a prison

From this reading She had seen Lawler and Shorty ride down the street to Warden's office; she had seen Shorty come out carrying Lawler; and she heard Shorty's steps on the stairs as he brought his burden up, preceded by the proprietor.

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

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

United States novelist (1862-1937)

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.

at the time that

From this reading She was standing in the hall when the proprietor and Shorty reached the upper landing, and when the proprietor looked inquiringly at her she silently motioned toward her room, and stood aside as Shorty entered and placed his limp burden upon the bed.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Della Wharton had watched from one of the windows of her room in the hotel.