used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "Mrs. Vincent was in a dying state, according to the telegraphic message," Robert thought.
speak to
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SO FAR AND NO FARTHER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
Audley
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From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
Brompton
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From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "Mrs. Vincent was in a dying state, according to the telegraphic message," Robert thought.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading SO FAR AND NO FARTHER.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading SO FAR AND NO FARTHER.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
ill-success
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From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
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 that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "Mrs. Vincent was in a dying state, according to the telegraphic message," Robert thought.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Vincent was in a dying state, according to the telegraphic message," Robert thought.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
not any; not one
From this reading SO FAR AND NO FARTHER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
come into possession of
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
schoolmistressnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
try to get or reach
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
Shoreditch
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From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
term of address for a man
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SO FAR AND NO FARTHER.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Mrs. Vincent was in a dying state, according to the telegraphic message," Robert thought.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
telegraphicadjective
of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph
From this reading "Mrs. Vincent was in a dying state, according to the telegraphic message," Robert thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Robert left Audley the next morning by an early train, and reached Shoreditch a little after nine o'clock.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
VillasnounUS /ˈvɪləz/
plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
Vincent
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From this reading "Mrs. Vincent was in a dying state, according to the telegraphic message," Robert thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mrs. Vincent was in a dying state, according to the telegraphic message," Robert thought.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He knew that he should fail in finding the lady he went to seek at this address, as his uncle had failed a few months before, but he thought it possible to obtain some clew to the schoolmistress' new residence, in spite of Sir Michael's ill-success.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He did not return to his chambers, but called a cab and drove straight to Crescent Villas, West Brompton.
