used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A commotion away up the platform, under the clock.
ALARUMS
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From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS But what is that?
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS But what is that?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A commotion away up the platform, under the clock.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
Baguley
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From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS But what is that?
a person who is in charge
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading A commotion away up the platform, under the clock.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading A commotion away up the platform, under the clock.
conspiratornounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
EXCURSIONSnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS But what is that?
give expression to
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
the organ of sight
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Yes, it is he, the faithful and the valiant!
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, it is he, the faithful and the valiant!
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS But what is that?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, it is he, the faithful and the valiant!
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
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 At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading A commotion away up the platform, under the clock.
police-sergeant
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From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
sauntering
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From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
staggersnounUS /ˈstæɡərz/
a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
superannuatedadjective
too old to be useful
From this reading At least it is not he, but one Baguley, a superannuated police-sergeant, bereft of an eye in the service of the public peace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS But what is that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A commotion away up the platform, under the clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A commotion away up the platform, under the clock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A commotion away up the platform, under the clock.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Yes, it is he, the faithful and the valiant!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS But what is that?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He staggers along under the oppressive burden of a kit bag of portentous dimensions, and twenty paces behind, sauntering along the platform with the most leisurely nonchalance in the world, blandly indifferent to the fact that the London express is due out, is the impressive and slightly pompous bulk of the fifth conspirator, the great Chief Constable.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, it is he, the faithful and the valiant!
