17th
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anew
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was great discussion in the papers, and those who had laid wagers for or against Mr. Fogg rose once more as if by magic.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
BondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
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an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
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EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
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an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
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Fogg
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Fogg's
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past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a man of refinement
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was great discussion in the papers, and those who had laid wagers for or against Mr. Fogg rose once more as if by magic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
set down according to a plan
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any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading There was great discussion in the papers, and those who had laid wagers for or against Mr. Fogg rose once more as if by magic.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was great discussion in the papers, and those who had laid wagers for or against Mr. Fogg rose once more as if by magic.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was great discussion in the papers, and those who had laid wagers for or against Mr. Fogg rose once more as if by magic.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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negotiatedverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪtəd/
past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
touching and supported by a surface
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on one occasion
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
and nothing more
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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Phileas
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the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
PremiumnounUS /ˈpriːmiəm/
payment for insurance
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robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
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any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
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a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
express in words
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was great discussion in the papers, and those who had laid wagers for or against Mr. Fogg rose once more as if by magic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
wagersnounUS /ˈweɪdʒərz/
plural of “wager” — the act of gambling
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the time that
From this reading It is now time to say something of the change which English opinion underwent when the true bank robber, one James Strand, was arrested in Edinburgh on the 17th of December.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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which person or people
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Three days before Fogg was a criminal, followed by the police; now he was a gentleman, who had only been taking an eccentric journey round the world.
