Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

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

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

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

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

next to; at the side of

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

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

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Even then it was time that I hasten to the dock and board the steamer.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

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From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

a native of the east end of London

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

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

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Even then it was time that I hasten to the dock and board the steamer.

divisible by two

From this reading Even then it was time that I hasten to the dock and board the steamer.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

the chief one of a related group

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

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

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

act or move at high speed

From this reading Even then it was time that I hasten to the dock and board the steamer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

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

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

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

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

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 But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

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

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

the act of departing

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

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

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

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

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

by chance

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

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

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

a member of a police force

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

with speed

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

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

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

express in words

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

and nothing more

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Even then it was time that I hasten to the dock and board the steamer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.

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

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Even then it was time that I hasten to the dock and board the steamer.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Even then it was time that I hasten to the dock and board the steamer.

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

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

in the direction of

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

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

From this reading I had other business beside aiding the police to find the murderer of a sailor, and that business was to get to Hong-Kong as quickly as I could in the _Kut Sang_.

the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water

From this reading I hailed a _cochero_ and, leaving the Manila police to settle their own mysteries, got my baggage from the Oriente and rode through Binondo toward the waterfront.

at the time that

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

a Caucasian

From this reading I GO ABOARD THE "_KUT SANG_" Perhaps I should have told the policeman about Petrak, when I heard the cockney say he had seen a red-headed little man in a white navy-cap running away from the Flagship Bar.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading But, if I had, I might have been held as a witness and nothing come of it, for it developed that the cockney knew nothing about the murder--as he said he had simply seen the little man running away from the scene.