used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
aint
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From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
(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 The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Then he would describe Bastow's appearance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
Bastow's
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From this reading Then he would describe Bastow's appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
give a description of
From this reading Then he would describe Bastow's appearance.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
a man of refinement
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he would describe Bastow's appearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
a message received and understood
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
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 commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
the force of workers available
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
something you have to do
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
slumsnounUS /slʌmz/
plural of “slum” — a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he would describe Bastow's appearance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
nonexistent
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
(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 Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were generally in disguise, but Mark's companion sometimes went openly to some of the houses inhabited by men well known as criminals.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
which person or people
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “Not at all; what I am wanting is a little information for which I shall be quite willing to pay the first man who enables us to lay hands on the gentleman I want to find.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The next morning Mark commenced work in earnest, and for two months visited all the worst slums of London in company with one of the Bow Street men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then he would describe Bastow's appearance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On such occasions Mark remained within call, ready to go in if assistance should be required; but there was small fear of this, the men who were visited were all personally known to the officer, and generally greeted him with “You aint wanting me, are you?”
