used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
complainantnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnənt/
a person who brings an action in a court of law
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
a boy or man
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
LARCENYnounUS /ˈlɑːrsəni/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
immediately past
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
NED
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From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
not any; not one
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
on the contrary
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NED IS GUILTY OF LARCENY Night came on and no Nelson showed in the sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The complainant in the case, it was claimed by the officers, was too badly injured to appear in court.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ned grew sick of the constant talking of the fellow at last, and went to his room, saying that he was due for a little sleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
which person or people
From this reading Ned wandered restlessly about the rather handsome city, anxious for the aeroplane as well as for the boys who were in the city prison.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Collins was always with him, at first, expressing sympathy and suggesting plans for getting the prisoners out on bail.
