used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Baron Felix had arrived--in the middle of the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The ferry-boat, however, had unfortunately gone back in the mean time, and with it the precious box.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Baron Felix had arrived--in the middle of the night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
beatingsnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋz/
plural of “beating” — the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The ferry-boat, however, had unfortunately gone back in the mean time, and with it the precious box.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
corpusnounUS /ˈkɔːrpəs/
capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
delicti
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From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
dressing-case
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From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
Felix
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From this reading Baron Felix had arrived--in the middle of the night.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
ferry-boat
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From this reading The ferry-boat, however, had unfortunately gone back in the mean time, and with it the precious box.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The ferry-boat, however, had unfortunately gone back in the mean time, and with it the precious box.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Baron Felix had arrived--in the middle of the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The ferry-boat, however, had unfortunately gone back in the mean time, and with it the precious box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Baron Felix had arrived--in the middle of the night.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
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 had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The ferry-boat, however, had unfortunately gone back in the mean time, and with it the precious box.
the force of workers available
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Baron Felix had arrived--in the middle of the night.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
not able to be found
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Baron Felix had arrived--in the middle of the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Baron Felix had arrived--in the middle of the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
go across or through
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The ferry-boat, however, had unfortunately gone back in the mean time, and with it the precious box.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Baron Felix had arrived--in the middle of the night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ferry-boat, however, had unfortunately gone back in the mean time, and with it the precious box.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading The ferry-boat, however, had unfortunately gone back in the mean time, and with it the precious box.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A timid suggestion to that end--terrible indignation on the part of Baron Felix, threats of boxes on the ear, beatings and dismissal--a thorough search in the middle of the road--finally return, as the _corpus delicti_ was really missing.
at the time that
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had left the ferry early in his own carriage, when his valet suddenly remembered that his master's dressing-case might not be with the rest of the luggage, as he had placed it on board the boat between his feet and probably left it there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Several hours had to pass before it would return, for the wind had lulled, and the men had to pull desperately with their heavy oars.
