adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
by-street
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From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
countermanded
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From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Turn into the Liteinoi Prospect to the left, and put me down there.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
droskynoun
an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used in Poland and Russia
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
HIGHNESSnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
INQUISITIVEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
InstantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Turn into the Liteinoi Prospect to the left, and put me down there.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Turn into the Liteinoi Prospect to the left, and put me down there.
Liteinoi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Turn into the Liteinoi Prospect to the left, and put me down there.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
MoscownounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/
a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
NevanounUS /ˈneɪvə/
a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally west into the Gulf of Finland
From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
ProspectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Turn into the Liteinoi Prospect to the left, and put me down there.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
stonesnounUS /stoʊnz/
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
TurnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Turn into the Liteinoi Prospect to the left, and put me down there.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, after we had crossed the Neva, I countermanded my order to the man, saying-- "Don't go right up to the station.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HER HIGHNESS IS INQUISITIVE Instantly the danger was apparent, and instead of driving back to the hotel, I called out to the man to take me to the Moscow railway station, in order to put the spy off the scent.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Over the stones we rattled, leaving the lurking agent standing in the deep shadow, but on turning back I saw him dash across the road to a by-street, where, in all probability, he had a conveyance in waiting.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I knew he would follow me, but as he was on foot, with no drosky in sight, I should be able to reach the station before he could, and there elude him.
