used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
anew
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
in the past
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
astutenessnounUS /əˈstuːtnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
burglariesnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləriz/
plural of “burglary” — entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
at any time
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
assemble or get together
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
Gatun
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From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
a message received and understood
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
Jaime
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From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
Jim
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From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
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 "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
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 Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
come into possession of
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
Oteros
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From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
Phineas
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From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
with speed
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
re-embarked
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From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Then, the police being hot on his track, he had left the country, and had begun operations again in southern America.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
weekendnounUS /ˈwiːkend/
a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
at the time that
From this reading "That is our information about the man," said the police major, as he was discussing the matter with Phineas and Jim one Saturday evening, when the latter was over at Gatun for the usual weekend stay.
which person or people
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Armed with sufficient money to obtain an entrance into the United States of America, he had quickly re-embarked upon the course he had been following, and with the gang he had contrived to gather about him had committed many burglaries.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
a late time of life
From this reading Jaime de Oteros forms Plans If ever there were a rascal it was Jaime de Oteros, the Spaniard, who, if his past history were but fully known, had left his own native country, now many years ago, a fugitive from justice.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "The rascal knew that the police in New York State were making anxious search for him, and with his usual astuteness--for the man is astute without a doubt, and is, indeed, well educated--he slipped away before the net closed round him.
