used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he presented himself with the air of having hurried a little, lest he should be late.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Then he presented himself with the air of having hurried a little, lest he should be late.
(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 None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
else
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From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
the act of departing
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
an established custom
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then he presented himself with the air of having hurried a little, lest he should be late.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then he presented himself with the air of having hurried a little, lest he should be late.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then he presented himself with the air of having hurried a little, lest he should be late.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Then he presented himself with the air of having hurried a little, lest he should be late.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Then he presented himself with the air of having hurried a little, lest he should be late.
LislenounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then he presented himself with the air of having hurried a little, lest he should be late.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
easily agitated
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
Norton
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From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
and nothing more
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
PainfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then he presented himself with the air of having hurried a little, lest he should be late.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then he presented himself with the air of having hurried a little, lest he should be late.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
make square
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
hard to endure
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading None of this conduct struck him as at all unusual or ridiculous; not only now but for long afterwards it was his habit--the habit of a nervous imaginative man.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Nor did he venture to arrive at his real destination until he had seen three vehicles deposit their occupants at the door.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
Ward'snounUS /wɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Painfully conscious of this fact, he walked first down Duke Street, and then back up Manchester Street, trying to look as if he were going somewhere else.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IN TOUCH WITH THE LAW Arthur Lisle arrived on the pavement in front of Norton Ward's house in Manchester Square five minutes before the time for which he was invited, and fifteen before that at which he would be expected to arrive.
