4000
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From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
appraisingadjectiveUS /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/
exercising or involving careful evaluations
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
bookkeepernounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpər/
someone who records the transactions of a business
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
denunciationnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
a public act of denouncing
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
Earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
the organ of sight
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
Fitzroy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
Medenham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
on one occasion
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A lady bookkeeper, casting an appraising eye over his motoring garments, asked instantly:
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
pilferernoun
a thief who steals without using violence
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
Symon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was advisable, however, to inform the proprietor of the hotel that the Earl's denunciation of Dale as a pilferer of luggage was based on a complete misunderstanding of the facts.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
at the time that
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that object in view he entered the office; another surprise awaited him there.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
Yat
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From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS When he came to think of it, Medenham decided to return at once to Symon's Yat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you Mr. Fitzroy, driver of a Mercury car, Number X L 4000?"
