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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IN THE WAKE OF A MYSTERY.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

quick and energetic

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

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From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

a state at a particular time

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

of the present time and place

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE WAKE OF A MYSTERY.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading IN THE WAKE OF A MYSTERY.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE WAKE OF A MYSTERY.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

above and across; more than

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

Identical; not different.

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

carry out

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN THE WAKE OF A MYSTERY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading IN THE WAKE OF A MYSTERY.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading London was well filled, from what the detective could see, and some of its inhabitants were in the same condition.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Drawing his collar up, for the night was cool and a brisk wind was coming in over the waters of the Thames, he started back, intending to walk to a cab station in the immediate neighborhood and from there take a cab.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Every now and then he was jostled by a drunken man or woman, and in some instances almost crowded off the narrow sidewalk.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Old Broadbrim did not let the woman's warning deprive him of the society of his friend, and some hours later he emerged from the house with the thousand-and-one lights of London before him.