1873
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From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
1894
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From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
AmateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
attestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
for the reason that
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
coppersnounUS /ˈkɑːpərz/
plural of “copper” — a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
Crackswoman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
duchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
the organ of sight
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
Herringdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
a single distinct event
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
insinuatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪŋ/
calculated to please or gain favor
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
and nothing more
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
Kop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
immediately past
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
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 Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
LimitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
RafflesnounUS /ˈræfəlz/
British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
scarcitynounUS /ˈskersɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
in or at or to some place
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
Spion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
StatutenounUS /ˈstætʃuːt/
an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
not in physical motion
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
stomachernoun
garment consisting of a V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
express in words
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
tuppence-ha'penny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
precisely as stated
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mere incident that at this hour eighteen months later I can recall the dates of these coins should be proof, if any were needed, of the importance of the coppers in my eyes, and therefore of the relative scarcity of funds in my possession.
at the time that
From this reading Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman That I was in a hard case is best attested by the fact that when I had paid for my Sunday _Herald_ there was left in my purse just one tuppence-ha'penny stamp and two copper cents, one dated 1873, the other 1894.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That last affair of Raffles and mine, wherein we had successfully got away with the diamond stomacher of the duchess of Herringdale, was still a live matter in British detective circles, and the very audacity of the crime had definitely fastened the responsibility for it upon our shoulders.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
which person or people
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading I had come to the United States, not because I had any liking for that country or its people, who, to tell the truth, are too sharp for an ordinary burglar like myself, but because with the war at an end I had to go somewhere, and English soil was not safely to be trod by one who was required for professional reasons to evade the eagle eye of Scotland Yard until the Statute of Limitations began to have some bearing upon his case.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Raffles was dead--killed as you may remember at the battle of Spion Kop--and I, his companion, who had never known want while his deft fingers were able to carry out the plans of that insinuating and marvellous mind of his, was now, in the vernacular of the American, up against it.
