perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading It was answered next morning as I sat at breakfast.
any person at all
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was answered next morning as I sat at breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was answered next morning as I sat at breakfast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was answered next morning as I sat at breakfast.
Carletons
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From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
a state at a particular time
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
destitutionnounUS /ˈdestətuːʃən/
a state without friends or money or prospects
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
firmsnounUS /fɜːrmz/
plural of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
highest in quality
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was answered next morning as I sat at breakfast.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
the force of workers available
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
a particular point in time
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was answered next morning as I sat at breakfast.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was answered next morning as I sat at breakfast.
not any; not one
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
and nothing more
From this reading "ONLY STARVING!"
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was answered next morning as I sat at breakfast.
express in words
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
ship-building
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From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
STARVINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading "ONLY STARVING!"
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "The condition of things in East London"--so it was stated in the newspaper--"is more terrible than has been known within the memory of anyone now alive, and it is no exaggeration to say that at this moment hundreds, if not thousands, of women and children are starving."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Given the fact that I had promised to refrain from further detective work, the fact that the two Miss Carletons had disappeared and had forbidden me to try to find or to follow them, "How did I now propose to act?" was the question before me.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Opening my newspaper, I read that, owing to the removal of the works of two of the greatest ship-building firms from Thames Side to the North, thousands of men had been thrown out of work, and the greatest destitution prevailed.
