used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
(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 had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
next to; at the side of
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
set up or found
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
the act of departing
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
MobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
not any; not one
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
and nothing more
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
by chance
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
pickpocketnounUS /ˈpɪkpɑːkət/
a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
pogue-hunter
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From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
pursesnounUS /ˈpɜːrsɪz/
plural of “purse” — a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
cut with a saw
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
only a very short time before
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
move stealthily
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
having a supporting base
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading It had been an easy click--scarce a click at all, perhaps, strictly speaking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
having come into contact
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Dicky had tramped into the city, and had found a crowd outside St Paul's--a well-dressed crowd, not being moved on: for something was going forward in the cathedral.
at the time that
From this reading Dicky saw him in the thick of the crowd, standing beside and behind one lady after another; but it was only when his elbow bent to slip something into his own pocket that Dicky knew he had 'touched.'
which person or people
From this reading He recognised one of the High Mob, a pogue-hunter--that is a pickpocket who deals in purses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Dicky watched this man's movements, by way of education; for he was an eminent practitioner, and worked alone, with no assistant to cover him.
