adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
assault-at-arms
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From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
batonnounUS /bəˈtɑːn/
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you hear where he told the fellow to drive?”
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Did you hear where he told the fellow to drive?”
Earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Did you hear where he told the fellow to drive?”
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
ForcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did you hear where he told the fellow to drive?”
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Did you hear where he told the fellow to drive?”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
overtakingnounUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkɪŋ/
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
PolicenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
policeman'snounUS /pəˈliːsmənz/
possessive form of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
RafflesnounUS /ˈræfəlz/
British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
RoadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Did you hear where he told the fellow to drive?”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Did you hear where he told the fellow to drive?”
vanishedadjectiveUS /ˈvænɪʃt/
having passed out of existence
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
versus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “He’s a friend of mine,” I explained, “and I want to overtake him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Did you hear where he told the fellow to drive?”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A curt negative was the policeman’s reply to that; and if ever I take part in a night assault-at-arms, revolver _versus_ baton, in the back kitchen, I know which member of the Metropolitan Police Force I should like for my opponent.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I must tell Raffles who it was that I had seen; the Earl’s Court Road was long, and the time since he vanished in it but a few short minutes.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading If there was no overtaking the Count, however, it should be a comparatively simple matter in the case of the couple on foot, and I wildly hailed the first hansom that crawled into my ken.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you hear where he told the fellow to drive?”
