used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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after-time
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
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Childwick
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an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
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Connie
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operate or control a vehicle
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
Fricker
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From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
a man of refinement
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
the act of departing
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
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intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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hear with intention
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
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
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used to say something is possible but not certain
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plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
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a form of address for a married woman
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not any; not one
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
PEGnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
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people in general considered as a whole
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
express in words
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
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scrutinising
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
express in words
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
a fact that has been verified
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'She said things to which no gentleman should listen in a hansom cab, but the things she said were nothing to the things she looked as if she was going to say.
WHIPverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
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in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WHIP ON THE PEG Of that drive with Connie Fricker Miles Childwick had, in the after-time, many tales to tell.
the person or people being spoken to
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