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From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
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From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It clung to the skin, it even pressed against the eyeballs.
(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 A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The miracle of Moses could not have produced a deeper gloom--an atmosphere more impenetrable.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading It was midnight--midnight on Waterloo Bridge.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
CabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading It clung to the skin, it even pressed against the eyeballs.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The miracle of Moses could not have produced a deeper gloom--an atmosphere more impenetrable.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The miracle of Moses could not have produced a deeper gloom--an atmosphere more impenetrable.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
etc
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From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
divisible by two
From this reading It clung to the skin, it even pressed against the eyeballs.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
eyeballsnounUS /ˈaɪbɔːlz/
plural of “eyeball” — the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
From this reading It clung to the skin, it even pressed against the eyeballs.
FlickverbUS /flɪk/
flash intermittently
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The miracle of Moses could not have produced a deeper gloom--an atmosphere more impenetrable.
HansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The miracle of Moses could not have produced a deeper gloom--an atmosphere more impenetrable.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading The miracle of Moses could not have produced a deeper gloom--an atmosphere more impenetrable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was midnight--midnight on Waterloo Bridge.
JARROLD
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From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
Landy
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From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
a narrow way or road
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was midnight--midnight on Waterloo Bridge.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading The miracle of Moses could not have produced a deeper gloom--an atmosphere more impenetrable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading The miracle of Moses could not have produced a deeper gloom--an atmosphere more impenetrable.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The miracle of Moses could not have produced a deeper gloom--an atmosphere more impenetrable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was midnight--midnight on Waterloo Bridge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
compacted by ironing
From this reading It clung to the skin, it even pressed against the eyeballs.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The miracle of Moses could not have produced a deeper gloom--an atmosphere more impenetrable.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading It clung to the skin, it even pressed against the eyeballs.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It clung to the skin, it even pressed against the eyeballs.
vomitverbUS /ˈvɑːmət/
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
WARWICKnounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading _Author of "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab," "The Expedition of Captain Flick," "The Mystery of Landy Court," "The Lone Inn," etc._ JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was midnight--midnight on Waterloo Bridge.
WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading It was midnight--midnight on Waterloo Bridge.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading A plague was over the city--the concentrated vomit of a million and more chimneys wrapped all in an Egyptian darkness.
