Chapter XI

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE――THE UNEXPECTED MEETING.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

later than; following

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

(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 Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

in addition

From this reading The valiant policeman was also seriously injured, and the amount of property stolen was of course enormous.

a quantity of money

From this reading The valiant policeman was also seriously injured, and the amount of property stolen was of course enormous.

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

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

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

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

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

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

the two together, not just one

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

an occurrence of something

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

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From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The valiant policeman was also seriously injured, and the amount of property stolen was of course enormous.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading A VISIT TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE――THE UNEXPECTED MEETING.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The valiant policeman was also seriously injured, and the amount of property stolen was of course enormous.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

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

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

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

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

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

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

harmed

From this reading The valiant policeman was also seriously injured, and the amount of property stolen was of course enormous.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A VISIT TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE――THE UNEXPECTED MEETING.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

on one occasion

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading A VISIT TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE――THE UNEXPECTED MEETING.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

a member of a police force

From this reading The valiant policeman was also seriously injured, and the amount of property stolen was of course enormous.

by chance

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The valiant policeman was also seriously injured, and the amount of property stolen was of course enormous.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

in a serious manner

From this reading The valiant policeman was also seriously injured, and the amount of property stolen was of course enormous.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading The valiant policeman was also seriously injured, and the amount of property stolen was of course enormous.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE――THE UNEXPECTED MEETING.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE――THE UNEXPECTED MEETING.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading The schoolmistress herself was said to be at death’s door, in consequence of the brutal treatment she had received at the hands of the ruffian who had so mercilessly attacked her.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading A VISIT TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE――THE UNEXPECTED MEETING.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading The valiant policeman was also seriously injured, and the amount of property stolen was of course enormous.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A VISIT TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE――THE UNEXPECTED MEETING.

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

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

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

From this reading Notices were sent to the several metropolitan police stations, and all that could possibly be done to trace the robber was at once set on foot.

which person or people

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As may be imagined, there was a rare hue and cry, both at Highgate and the adjacent neighbourhood, for some days after the burglary at Miss Chickleberry’s establishment for young ladies, and as a natural consequence the facts of the case lost nothing in the hands of the gossips who recounted the terrible outrage.