used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I had said to Solomon Fish, I knew Hull--well enough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
BROKERnounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
permission to do something
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As I had said to Solomon Fish, I knew Hull--well enough.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading As I had said to Solomon Fish, I knew Hull--well enough.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As I had said to Solomon Fish, I knew Hull--well enough.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
JALLANBY
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From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
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 As I had said to Solomon Fish, I knew Hull--well enough.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As I had said to Solomon Fish, I knew Hull--well enough.
transport commercially
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
slumnounUS /slʌm/
a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading As I had said to Solomon Fish, I knew Hull--well enough.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
precisely as stated
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As I had said to Solomon Fish, I knew Hull--well enough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Already, in those days, they had begun to pull Hull to pieces, laying out fine new streets and open spaces where there had been old-fashioned, narrow alleys and not a little in the slum way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JALLANBY--SHIP BROKER There were reasons, other than the suddenly excited desire to follow this business out to whatever end it might come at, which induced me to consent to the detective's suggestion that I should go to Hull with him.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading In my very youthful days I had spent an annual holiday there, with relatives, and I had vivid recollections of the place.
