used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She did not know what I was talking about.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading She had sent no one, and was not acquainted with any American.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
anew
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading She had sent no one, and was not acquainted with any American.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had sent no one, and was not acquainted with any American.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
react verbally
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had sent no one, and was not acquainted with any American.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I ran at once to my employer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
BoulevardsnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrdz/
plural of “boulevard” — a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
couldn't
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From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not know what I was talking about.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
being one more than ten
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading “I ran at once to my employer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had sent no one, and was not acquainted with any American.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
and nothing more
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not know what I was talking about.
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 “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
not any; not one
From this reading She had sent no one, and was not acquainted with any American.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not know what I was talking about.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
on one occasion
From this reading “I ran at once to my employer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had sent no one, and was not acquainted with any American.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “I ran at once to my employer.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
cut with a saw
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had sent no one, and was not acquainted with any American.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not know what I was talking about.
unusual or striking
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
station-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading She did not know what I was talking about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
unfortunatesnounUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənəts/
plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
precisely as stated
From this reading “He seemed very much annoyed; but, as I remained firm in my purpose, he left, promising to return the next day to receive my final answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not know what I was talking about.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She did not know what I was talking about.
at the time that
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
which person or people
From this reading “Of course, I never saw him again; and I couldn’t help thinking of this singular adventure, when, one evening during the following week, as I was coming home at about eleven o’clock, two policemen arrested me, and, in spite of my earnest protestations, took me to the station-house, where I was locked up with a dozen unfortunates who had just been taken up on the Boulevards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had sent no one, and was not acquainted with any American.
