Chapter XXI · On Board a White Star Liner

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

later than; following

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

in addition

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

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From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

the act of giving

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

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 He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

not any; not one

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

according to the clock

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

with speed

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

for a short time

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading He had already telegraphed to the police both at that place and at Hull, giving a detailed description of "Mr. Lewis Valentine" and Rudolf Stork.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was discovered afterwards--and we have already said as much--that his telegram reached Hull too late.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst Jimmy and Crouch were travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour upon the track of the Great Northern Railway, Superintendent-detective Etheridge was traversing the country every bit as rapidly, upon an almost parallel route.

a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices

From this reading Leaving Whitehall shortly after ten o’clock at night, he followed the old Roman road which goes by the name of Watling Street that runs from London to Chester.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He knew what he was about; and he knew also that, provided the Rolls-Royce car met with no mishap upon the road, he could reach Liverpool before the "Baltic" sailed.