used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
command with authority
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
apart from; not including
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
Piccadilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing he had to do was to see that his lawyers had carried out his directions and paid his debts--the number of which appalled him--out of his capital.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He said to himself “For a day or two it cannot matter where I live;” and, besides, the season was over and everything cheap, or so, at least, Edgar thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
(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 Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
in or at the place that
From this reading Edgar did not well know where to go on his arrival in London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knew nothing about London except in its most expensive regions, and the only place to which he could direct the driver of the cab into which he jumped, was the chambers in Piccadilly which he had occupied in his earlier days.
