used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOVERS' QUARREL.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
Cobb
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From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
an act that fails
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
Harkaway's
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From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
How
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From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
LOVERSnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading A LOVERS' QUARREL.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
MolenounUS /moʊl/
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
a brief written record
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
a human being
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
an angry dispute
From this reading A LOVERS' QUARREL.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading How the money got into Jack's pocket it was not easy to explain, and the affair remained a mystery.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
not in physical motion
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
a special situation
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
precisely as stated
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
at the time that
From this reading Professor Mole was very much surprised at the failure of Jack and Harvey to return to the hotel, and he was still more astonished, when at midnight he received a note informing him of their arrest on a false charge of robbery.
which person or people
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He at once proceeded to the station and had an interview with them, and afterward procured bail in the person of the proprietor of the hotel.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The next thing was to see Mr. Cobb, who, now that his money was recovered, was in a happier frame of mind, and being satisfied of Harkaway's respectability, consented to withdraw the charge.
