used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
in the past
From this reading This was less than a year ago.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
a youthful male person
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
Bromley
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From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
busybodynoun
a person who meddles in the affairs of others
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
a man of refinement
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
Goode
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From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
Goode's
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From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
go away from a place
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
the act of departing
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This was less than a year ago.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
remunerativeadjectiveUS /riˈmjuːnərətɪv/
for which money is paid
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
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 It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was less than a year ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
propel through the air
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
TWISTverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to leave Scotland, and one day, after nightfall, a special train carried an old gentleman, with a number of large packages, one labelled 'Live dog, with care,' being taken in the carriage to Derby, where sundry moves were made in order to throw a possible pursuer or busybody off the track.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The doctor was so horrified at the idea of being compelled to live in the same house with so dangerous a charge that he threw up his remunerative appointment, with a promise of secrecy, leaving Goode to his own devices.
YARNnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading THE LAST TWIST IN THE YARN "This alarming discovery," proceeded Sir Bromley, "caused an alteration in Mr. Goode's plans.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This was less than a year ago.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The doctor had given his opinion that the child--he was really a boy of sixteen--could not live more than a few months, but the merchant felt his position was not safe, for the young doctor had settled down to practice in the neighbourhood.
