used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Foyle motioned for the door to be shut.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
cab-driver
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From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Foyle motioned for the door to be shut.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
Foyle
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From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
imperilverbUS /ˌɪmˈperəl/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
infringementnounUS /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
an act that disregards an agreement or a right
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
immediately past
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
licencenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Foyle motioned for the door to be shut.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
a human being
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Foyle motioned for the door to be shut.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
that is looked for
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
in or at the place that
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
belonging to which person
From this reading There is no person in London easier to find than a cab-driver whose number is known, for the supervision of the Public Carriage Department is exhaustive.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There are many rules the infringement of which will imperil a licence, and he was not quite sure that he might not have broken one.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He came at last, wonder and a little alarm in his face as he was brought into the room where the superintendent and Green sat.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, even so, it was some hours before the man Foyle sought was reported as being on his way to Scotland Yard.
