1863
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From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not in love with the douane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
coilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
placed crosswise
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
custom-house
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From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
douane
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From this reading I am not in love with the douane.
douaniers
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From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
firemennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
housebreakingnoun
trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
how
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From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am not in love with the douane.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
laddersnounUS /ˈlædərz/
plural of “ladder” — steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
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 crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I am not in love with the douane.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not in love with the douane.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
portmanteaus
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From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
pounceverbUS /paʊns/
move down on as if in an attack
From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
purgatorynounUS /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
a strong line
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
in or at that place or location
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
a source of difficulty
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
uncongenialadjective
not suitable to your tastes or needs
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The douaniers look upon tourists as their natural enemies: see how eagerly they pounce upon the portmanteaus!
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is the purgatory of travelers, where uncongenial spirits mingle together for a time before they are separated into rich and poor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I crossed the Channel on the of July, 1863, embarrassed by the possession of two ladders, each twelve feet long, which joined together like those used by firemen, and shut up like parallel rulers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My luggage was highly suggestive of housebreaking, for, besides these, there were several coils of rope and numerous tools of suspicious appearance; and it was reluctantly admitted into France, but it passed through the custom-house with less trouble than I anticipated, after a timely expenditure of a few francs.
