used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
Blackfriars
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From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
being one more than ten
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
EmbankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
Faversham
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From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt a slight touch upon his shoulder, and, turning, he saw Mr. Brown go to the ticket office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
the act of departing
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt a slight touch upon his shoulder, and, turning, he saw Mr. Brown go to the ticket office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He felt a slight touch upon his shoulder, and, turning, he saw Mr. Brown go to the ticket office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
cut with a saw
From this reading He felt a slight touch upon his shoulder, and, turning, he saw Mr. Brown go to the ticket office.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He felt a slight touch upon his shoulder, and, turning, he saw Mr. Brown go to the ticket office.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He felt a slight touch upon his shoulder, and, turning, he saw Mr. Brown go to the ticket office.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
theatre-goers
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From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He felt a slight touch upon his shoulder, and, turning, he saw Mr. Brown go to the ticket office.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He felt a slight touch upon his shoulder, and, turning, he saw Mr. Brown go to the ticket office.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He felt a slight touch upon his shoulder, and, turning, he saw Mr. Brown go to the ticket office.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT MEETING Dick Faversham stood at the entrance of the underground station at Blackfriars Bridge.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He felt a slight touch upon his shoulder, and, turning, he saw Mr. Brown go to the ticket office.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now five minutes before eleven, and the traffic along the Embankment was beginning to thin.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading New Bridge Street was almost deserted, for the tide of theatre-goers did not go that way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Dick was keenly on the look out for Mr. John Brown, and wondered what kind of a place he was going to visit that night.
