used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
Binney
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From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
Binney's
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From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
Corson
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From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
the act of departing
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
doormannounUS /ˈdɔːrmæn/
someone who guards an entrance
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading And he went to the Hotel Magnifique,—at least, that’s what he told the driver.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
being one more than seven
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
half-past
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From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading And he went to the Hotel Magnifique,—at least, that’s what he told the driver.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
a message received and understood
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
immediately past
From this reading And that’s the last I saw of him.
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 And he went to the Hotel Magnifique,—at least, that’s what he told the driver.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
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 “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
Magnifique
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From this reading And he went to the Hotel Magnifique,—at least, that’s what he told the driver.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
on one occasion
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
cut with a saw
From this reading And that’s the last I saw of him.
term of address for a man
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
that's
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From this reading And he went to the Hotel Magnifique,—at least, that’s what he told the driver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Little Dinner The next morning at eight o’clock, Morton, the day doorman, came on duty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Corson eagerly began at once to question him, and he told the story of Sir Herbert Binney’s departure from the house, but there his information ended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “All I know is, Mr Binney went away from here in a taxicab, ’long about half-past six, I think it was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And he went to the Hotel Magnifique,—at least, that’s what he told the driver.
