Chapter XIX

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

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

in addition

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

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

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

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

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

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

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Still, such a trio moving together through the London streets were hardly likely to escape observation.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

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

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

only a very short time before

From this reading Still, such a trio moving together through the London streets were hardly likely to escape observation.

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

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

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

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

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

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

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

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

not liable to or capable of change

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Still, such a trio moving together through the London streets were hardly likely to escape observation.

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

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

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

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

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

in motion

From this reading Still, such a trio moving together through the London streets were hardly likely to escape observation.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Still, such a trio moving together through the London streets were hardly likely to escape observation.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

plural of “proclamation” — a formal public statement

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

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

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

not in physical motion

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

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

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

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

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Still, such a trio moving together through the London streets were hardly likely to escape observation.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

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

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Still, such a trio moving together through the London streets were hardly likely to escape observation.

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

From this reading It had been stated in a newspaper that a lame man seemed to be His invariable companion.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Still, such a trio moving together through the London streets were hardly likely to escape observation.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

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

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Still, such a trio moving together through the London streets were hardly likely to escape observation.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

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

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

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

From this reading Mr. Treadman, issuing from the house at Maida Vale, had been unable to penetrate the crowd which closed behind them, so that his vociferous proclamations of identity were absent.

in or to any place at all

From this reading THE HUNT AND THE HOME Wherever that day the Stranger went, He was observed of the people.

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

From this reading The fact that such an one did limp at His side served as a mark of recognition; also the charcoal-burner, still in the attire in which he plied his forest trade, was an unusual figure in a London street.