used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My men in any case would do their duty, but your father's offer will certainly stimulate their energy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where are you stopping?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My men in any case would do their duty, but your father's offer will certainly stimulate their energy.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
an occurrence of something
From this reading My men in any case would do their duty, but your father's offer will certainly stimulate their energy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My men in any case would do their duty, but your father's offer will certainly stimulate their energy.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading My men in any case would do their duty, but your father's offer will certainly stimulate their energy.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading My men in any case would do their duty, but your father's offer will certainly stimulate their energy.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
highwaymannoun
a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The next morning Mark went up to London.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The next morning Mark went up to London.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Mark went up to London.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Mark went up to London.
not any; not one
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading My men in any case would do their duty, but your father's offer will certainly stimulate their energy.
on one occasion
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading My men in any case would do their duty, but your father's offer will certainly stimulate their energy.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Where are you stopping?”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Mark went up to London.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading My men in any case would do their duty, but your father's offer will certainly stimulate their energy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
Thorndyke
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From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Mark went up to London.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The next morning Mark went up to London.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next morning Mark went up to London.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where are you stopping?”
which person or people
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
people who are wounded
From this reading Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where are you stopping?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Of course, Mr. Thorndyke,” the chief at Bow Street said, “your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.
