used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
appropriatenessnounUS /əˈproʊpriətnəs/
appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
autres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
c'est
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
croire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
d'etre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
divisible by two
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
finnounUS /fɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
fishyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪʃi/
of or relating to or resembling fish
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
frustrateverbUS /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
lesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
LombardnounUS /ˈlɑːmbɑːrd/
a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
engage in
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
miscreantnounUS /ˈmɪskriənt/
a person without moral scruples
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
Miste's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
moyen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
by chance
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
que
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
red-handedadjectiveUS /ˈredˈhændɪd/
in the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
senounUS /seɪ/
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The train was due to arrive at Liverpool Street station at ten o'clock, and ten minutes after that hour I stepped from a cab at the door of the great bank in Lombard Street.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
create by training and teaching
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
trompe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
precisely as stated
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
vrai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Track "Le vrai moyen d'etre trompe c'est de se croire plus fin que les autres."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So ill equipped was I to contend with a financier of Miste's force that I did not even know the hour at which the London banks opened for business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A general idea, however, that half-past ten would make quite a long enough day for such work made me hope to be in time to frustrate or perchance to catch red-handed this clever miscreant.
Yarmouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stole out of the house before daybreak the next morning, and riding to Yarmouth, took a very early and (with perhaps a subtle appropriateness) a very fishy train to London.
