used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Right this way, gents!" he yelled, as he noted the signs of a chase.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before they were fairly inside the vehicle was in motion.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
Berwick
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From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "I'll catch Bill Durnell's team if I bust a wheel."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
bustverbUS /bʌst/
ruin completely
From this reading "I'll catch Bill Durnell's team if I bust a wheel."
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "I'll catch Bill Durnell's team if I bust a wheel."
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
Durnell's
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From this reading "I'll catch Bill Durnell's team if I bust a wheel."
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Before they were fairly inside the vehicle was in motion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
gentsnounUS /dʒents/
plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading "Right this way, gents!" he yelled, as he noted the signs of a chase.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Right this way, gents!" he yelled, as he noted the signs of a chase.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'll catch Bill Durnell's team if I bust a wheel."
I'll
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From this reading "I'll catch Bill Durnell's team if I bust a wheel."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'll catch Bill Durnell's team if I bust a wheel."
of the present time and place
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before they were fairly inside the vehicle was in motion.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Before they were fairly inside the vehicle was in motion.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
Jim
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From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Before they were fairly inside the vehicle was in motion.
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "Right this way, gents!" he yelled, as he noted the signs of a chase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right this way, gents!" he yelled, as he noted the signs of a chase.
rusty-looking
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From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "Right this way, gents!" he yelled, as he noted the signs of a chase.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading "I'll catch Bill Durnell's team if I bust a wheel."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before they were fairly inside the vehicle was in motion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Right this way, gents!" he yelled, as he noted the signs of a chase.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Before they were fairly inside the vehicle was in motion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Right this way, gents!" he yelled, as he noted the signs of a chase.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before they were fairly inside the vehicle was in motion.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading "I'll catch Bill Durnell's team if I bust a wheel."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
which person or people
From this reading THE CHASE BEGINS At the corner of a street stood a hack to which was hitched a big black, and the rusty-looking individual who held the reins was anxious for immediate service.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Right this way, gents!" he yelled, as he noted the signs of a chase.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Five dollars if you do," cried John Berwick, as he and Jim leaped into the musty interior of the cab.
