used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
anew
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
AvoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
bywaysnounUS /ˈbaɪweɪz/
plural of “byway” — a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
Crackit's
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From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
divisible by two
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
foot-passengers
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From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
in a free manner
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
INSEPARABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
most important element
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
of an obscure nature
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
and nothing more
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
PERFORMEDverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
skulkingnounUS /ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
move hurridly
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Avoiding as much as possible all the main streets, and skulking only through the byways and alleys, he at length emerged on Snow Hill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading THE old man had gained the street corner before he began to recover the effect of Toby Crackit’s intelligence.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Here he walked even faster than before; nor did he linger until he had again turned into a court, when, as if conscious that he was now in his proper element, he fell into his usual shuffling pace, and seemed to breathe more freely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
at the time that
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A MYSTERIOUS CHARACTER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE, AND MANY THINGS INSEPARABLE FROM THIS HISTORY ARE DONE AND PERFORMED.
which person or people
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He had relaxed nothing of his unusual speed, but was still pressing onward in the same wild and disordered manner, when the sudden dashing past of a carriage, and a boisterous cry from the foot-passengers, who saw his danger, drove him back upon the pavement.
