used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
for the reason that
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly the car would have its uses, if everything went right and there was no untoward incident.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Mr. Machfield might or might not use that method of escape.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Certainly the car would have its uses, if everything went right and there was no untoward incident.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Certainly the car would have its uses, if everything went right and there was no untoward incident.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
a single distinct event
From this reading Certainly the car would have its uses, if everything went right and there was no untoward incident.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
Machfield
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From this reading Mr. Machfield might or might not use that method of escape.
Machfield's
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From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Mr. Machfield might or might not use that method of escape.
mewsnoun
street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Machfield might or might not use that method of escape.
a particular point in time
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
not any; not one
From this reading Certainly the car would have its uses, if everything went right and there was no untoward incident.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Machfield might or might not use that method of escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Machfield might or might not use that method of escape.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
participate in games or sport
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
on the contrary
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
Reeder
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From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Certainly the car would have its uses, if everything went right and there was no untoward incident.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
to-night
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From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
unfastenedadjective
not closed or secured
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
untowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Certainly the car would have its uses, if everything went right and there was no untoward incident.
the act of using
From this reading Mr. Machfield might or might not use that method of escape.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Certainly the car would have its uses, if everything went right and there was no untoward incident.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
precisely as stated
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was some rather heavy play at Mr. Machfield’s private establishment--heavier than usual, and this gave the proprietor of the house cause for uneasiness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Certainly the car would have its uses, if everything went right and there was no untoward incident.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, he could follow his invariable practice, which was to appear amongst those present as a guest: a fairly simple matter, because he was not registered as the proprietor of the house, and he could trust his servants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Mr. Reeder had reported his visit that afternoon to the police, and they thought the moment expedient, there would be a raid to-night, and in preparation for this all the doors leading to the mews at the back were unfastened, and a very powerful car was waiting with its engine running.
