used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Blind George made a better guess.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Viney hurried forward, doubled, and scoured the turnings about him.
amissing
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From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But Blind George made a better guess.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
CommercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
COPnounUS /kɑːp/
uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading Viney hurried forward, doubled, and scoured the turnings about him.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Viney hurried forward, doubled, and scoured the turnings about him.
fro
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From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
GrimesnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading But Blind George made a better guess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
an opening into or through something
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Viney hurried forward, doubled, and scoured the turnings about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
immediately past
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
limenounUS /laɪm/
a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
limy
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From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
Mag's
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From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
most important element
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
MuskyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌski/
resembling the smell of musk
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
profitlessadjective
without profit or reward
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
questing
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From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
only a very short time before
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
scouredadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊərd/
worn away as by water or ice or wind
From this reading Viney hurried forward, doubled, and scoured the turnings about him.
try to get or reach
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
turnings
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From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
Viney
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From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Drawing them blank, he hastened for the main road, and there consumed well nigh an hour in profitless questing to and fro; and was fain at last to seek out Blind George, and confess himself beaten.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
(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 ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
at the time that
From this reading ON THE COP When Viney followed the limy man from Musky Mag's door he kept him well in view as far as the Hole in the Wall, and there waited.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But when Grimes emerged, and Viney took up the chase, he had scarce made three-quarters of the way through the crooked lanes toward the Commercial Road, when, in the confusion and the darkness of the turnings, or in some stray rack of fog, the man of lime went wholly amissing.
