used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
Arkroyd
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From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
Bell'snounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
Dalrymple
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From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
set up or found
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
Hetley
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From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
and nothing more
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
not any; not one
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
on one occasion
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
term of address for a man
From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
express in speech
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Amongst them were Sir Arkroyd Hetley, and Dalrymple, of course together.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
precisely as stated
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack called a hansom--of course he could have walked, but he had no idea of economy or the value of money--and was driven to Park Lane.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Half a dozen times on the way he felt inclined to stop the cab, jump out and go to the club--anywhere but Lady Bell's; but nevertheless, he found himself in Park Lane, and ascending the staircase.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He saw at once, by a few unmistakable signs, that the party was a small and select one, and furthermore, judging by the tasteful magnificence of the appointments, that Lady Bell's wealth had not been very much exaggerated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He made his way slowly, for a dance was just over, and the stairs were lined, as usual, with people mostly whom he knew, and had to stop to speak to.
