accomplicesnounUS /əˈkɑːmpləsəz/
plural of “accomplice” — a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOUND AND LOST.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
subject to appointment
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Have you found her, you dear Bog?" asked Mrs. Crull, breathless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
BogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading "Have you found her, you dear Bog?" asked Mrs. Crull, breathless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
cooperationnounUS /koʊˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
joint operation or action
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
Crull
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From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
cuenounUS /kjuː/
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
dearly loved
From this reading "Have you found her, you dear Bog?" asked Mrs. Crull, breathless.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
set up or found
From this reading FOUND AND LOST.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
a man of refinement
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you found her, you dear Bog?" asked Mrs. Crull, breathless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading FOUND AND LOST.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
Quintem's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
refrain from harming
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
at the time that
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon receiving her cue from the faithful Bill Fish, Mrs. Crull entered her carriage (which had been in readiness for her since Bog started out on his search), and was driven to Mr. Van Quintem's.
which person or people
From this reading The old gentleman, who was sitting in his study, with his light overcoat and hat on, prepared for any journey, took the spare seat in the carriage, and, in less than twenty-five minutes, by fast driving and the timely cooperation of the ferry boat, they were at the appointed spot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he arrived at the ferry house, the boat was coming in, with his venerable accomplices on board.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you found her, you dear Bog?" asked Mrs. Crull, breathless.
