17th
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From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The papers resumed their discussion about the wager.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading All those who had laid bets, for or against him, revived their interest.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All those who had laid bets, for or against him, revived their interest.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
bankrobber
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From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
betsnounUS /bets/
plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble
From this reading All those who had laid bets, for or against him, revived their interest.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The papers resumed their discussion about the wager.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
Fogg
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From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
Fogg's
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From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All those who had laid bets, for or against him, revived their interest.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All those who had laid bets, for or against him, revived their interest.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading All those who had laid bets, for or against him, revived their interest.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading All those who had laid bets, for or against him, revived their interest.
MarketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
mathematicallyadverbUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəli/
with respect to mathematics
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
NameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All those who had laid bets, for or against him, revived their interest.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The papers resumed their discussion about the wager.
Phileas
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From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
PremiumnounUS /ˈpriːmiəm/
payment for insurance
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The papers resumed their discussion about the wager.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading All those who had laid bets, for or against him, revived their interest.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The papers resumed their discussion about the wager.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All those who had laid bets, for or against him, revived their interest.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading The papers resumed their discussion about the wager.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Which Phileas Fogg's Name Is Once More at a Premium on the Market It is time to relate what a change took place in English public opinion when it transpired that the real bankrobber, a certain James Strand, had been arrested, on the 17th day of December, at Edinburgh.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Three days before, Phileas Fogg had been a criminal, who was being desperately followed up by the police.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Now he was an honorable gentleman, mathematically pursuing his eccentric journey round the world.
