used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
being joined in close association
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
well in the past; former
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
the act of departing
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
financiallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Stand back, if you please!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
and nothing more
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Too late, sir!
LegaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
MEDUSAnounUS /məˈduːsə/
(Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
a particular point in time
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
Nayland
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From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Stand back, if you please!"
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Too late, sir!
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
be standing; be upright
From this reading Stand back, if you please!"
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
taxi-drivers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too late, sir!
create by training and teaching
From this reading The business being terminated--and in a manner financially satisfactory to myself--I discovered that with luck I could just catch the fast train back.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
at the time that
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
in the company of; together with
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading MEDUSA Legal business, connected with the estate of a distant relative, deceased, necessitated my sudden departure from London, within twenty-four hours of the events just narrated; and at a time when London was for me the center of the universe.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Amid a perfect whirl of hotel porters and taxi-drivers worthy of Nayland Smith I departed for the station ... to arrive at the entrance to the platform at the exact moment that the guard raised his green flag!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Stand back, if you please!"
