used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was certainly enough to think about.
(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 Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
Alpenny's
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From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
from appearances alone
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There was certainly enough to think about.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
criminalitynounUS /ˌkrɪməˈnælɪti/
the state of being a criminal
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
DurbannounUS /ˈdɜːrbən/
a port city in eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean; resort and industrial center
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was certainly enough to think about.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
enclose with a fence
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
GangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
how
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From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
PatchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
roguesnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
RucknounUS /rʌk/
a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
express in words
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
express in speech
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beatrice retreated to her room, and proceeded to reason out the meaning of all she had heard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was certainly enough to think about.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was certainly enough to think about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was certainly enough to think about.
vagabondsnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːndz/
plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
Vivian
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From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was certainly enough to think about.
WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading Waterloo, apparently, was a member of the Black Patch Gang, and had come down the other day to see Vivian.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Beatrice remembered now how Vivian had hinted that he was connected with rogues and vagabonds, and how he appeared to be fearful as to what Major Ruck might say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was evident that both Vivian and Durban were in some way connected with criminality in connection with Mr. Alpenny's vocation of "fence," since both refused to speak.
