used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
the state of being absent
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
blue-bag
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From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
ChancerynounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The posse had collected outside the house, and eyed the lawyer and his clerk suspiciously.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The posse had collected outside the house, and eyed the lawyer and his clerk suspiciously.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
increase twofold
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The posse had collected outside the house, and eyed the lawyer and his clerk suspiciously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The posse had collected outside the house, and eyed the lawyer and his clerk suspiciously.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The posse had collected outside the house, and eyed the lawyer and his clerk suspiciously.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The posse had collected outside the house, and eyed the lawyer and his clerk suspiciously.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
molestedverbUS /məˈlestɪd/
past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The posse had collected outside the house, and eyed the lawyer and his clerk suspiciously.
PACKETnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading The posse had collected outside the house, and eyed the lawyer and his clerk suspiciously.
a person who is being chased
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
satellitenounUS /ˈsætəlaɪt/
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
SEALEDadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
move hurridly
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
make square
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading The posse had collected outside the house, and eyed the lawyer and his clerk suspiciously.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading There was a moment of expectation as they recognized the companions of their quarry, but Double and his satellite were not molested, and at a short distance they separated, and Samuel pursued his westward way alone.
at the time that
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he was out of sight, he gave rein to his horse, and taking to the network of narrow lanes that lay between the Strand and the river, made off with the utmost speed toward Westminster.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Robin gave him a curt word, and rode out through the gateway leading into Chancery Lane.
XIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading *CHAPTER XIII* *THE SEALED PACKET* Mr. Double did not hurry after his client, but gave him a good ten minutes’ start, while he made Samuel search the blue-bag for some imaginary papers, and then, bidding him shoulder his hated burden, went forth, much reassured by the absence of commotion in the Square.
