6.30
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From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
ain't
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From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
Blackheath
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From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
colums
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From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
DottingverbUS /ˈdɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “dot” — scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
Eccleston
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From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
HappeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
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 Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
Monday'snounUS /ˈmʌndiz/
possessive form of “monday” — the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
by chance
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
in the near future
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dashed if that ain't the party I drove to Blackheath the other afternoon," he said half aloud.
SCENTnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
Snelgrove's
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From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
make square
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
taxi-cab
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Happening to glance through the advertisement colums, his attention became presently arrested by the offer of Five Pounds reward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
which person or people
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having been ordered to wait outside Marshall and Snelgrove's on Tuesday morning, however, the two ladies whom he had driven from Eccleston Square kept him so long that he took Monday's 6.30 edition of the _Evening News_ from beneath his seat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not a man who, as a rule, took any absorbing interest in the events of the day, with the occasional exception, perhaps, of an exciting murder case; but he was always a close student of starting prices.
a late time of life
From this reading A HOT SCENT Mr. Joseph Dotting, having driven a hansom for several years, was compelled by force of circumstances to learn late in life to drive a taxi-cab or perish.
