used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
how long something has existed
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
react verbally
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
confined by bonds
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
cribbagenounUS /ˈkrɪbɪdʒ/
a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You are not bound to go to every theatre, or to see every exhibition in London.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading You are not bound to go to every theatre, or to see every exhibition in London.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
usually; as a rule
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You are not bound to go to every theatre, or to see every exhibition in London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading You are not bound to go to every theatre, or to see every exhibition in London.
for more time
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
omnibusesnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəsəz/
plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
a separate part of a whole
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
cause to move by pulling
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You are not bound to go to every theatre, or to see every exhibition in London.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
a lightweight cord
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading You are not bound to go to every theatre, or to see every exhibition in London.
a special situation
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading For better precaution, you had better shave over night, and tie a piece of string to your big toe for the policeman to pull the first thing in the morning.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
twopennyadjective
of trifling worth
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
precisely as stated
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
in or at the place that
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
which person or people
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
produce a literary work
From this reading If you are in doubt about a cab fare, or want to know some particular fact about the twopenny omnibuses, or the age of an actress, or a point at cribbage, or where the best glass of ale is to be had—write to the Duke of Wellington, and you will have an answer from the F. M. the same day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are not bound to answer any public questions in the street, as to "Who are you?" or to put any stranger in possession of personal facts relating to "your mother."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading In fact, please yourself, and do not stop in town a day longer than you choose; for you will find the "boots" generally very reluctant to call you the morning you intend to start.
