used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
speak to
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
(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 Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
cabby's
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From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
cabmannoun
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
chablisnounUS /ʃəˈbliː/
a town in north central France noted for white Burgundy wines
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
Christabel
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From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
Christabel's
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From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
EVERMOREadverbUS /ˈevərmɔːr/
at any future time; in the future
From this reading "LOVE IS LOVE FOR EVERMORE."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "LOVE IS LOVE FOR EVERMORE."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
hansoms
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From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "LOVE IS LOVE FOR EVERMORE."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "LOVE IS LOVE FOR EVERMORE."
Mayne
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From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
make reference to
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
mileagenounUS /ˈmaɪlədʒ/
distance measured in miles
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
not any; not one
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
oystersnounUS /ˈɔɪstərz/
plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
a human being
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
RosarynounUS /ˈroʊzəri/
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
not often
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
St
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From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
express in words
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading But a brother whip on a rank near Hamilton Terrace was able to tell Christabel's cabman the way to the Rosary.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was a house at which hansoms were often wanted at unholy hours between midnight and sunrise--a house whose chief hospitality took the form of chablis and oysters after the play--a house which seldom questioned poor cabby's claim or went closely into mileage--a house which deserved and commanded respectful mention on the rank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had any less distinguished person than Stella Mayne lived at the Rosary it might have taken the cabman all the evening to find that particular house, with no more detailed address as to road and number.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The Rosary, St. John's Wood: that was the address which Christabel had given the cabman.
