used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
Clerkenwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The police had failed in their quest; whom else had he to fear?
divisible by two
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The police had failed in their quest; whom else had he to fear?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The police had failed in their quest; whom else had he to fear?
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The police had failed in their quest; whom else had he to fear?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
Mewsnoun
street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading The police had failed in their quest; whom else had he to fear?
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
tenancynounUS /ˈtenənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The police had failed in their quest; whom else had he to fear?
thirty-firstadjective
coming next after the thirtieth in position
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
TransactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading _A Business Transaction._ Outside the police court, Philip drew as invigorating a breath of fresh air as the atmosphere of Clerkenwell permitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The police had failed in their quest; whom else had he to fear?
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading He knew that an inspector of police and a couple of constables were gazing at him curiously through an office window, and the knowledge quickened his wits.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The company had informed his mother that her tenancy of Johnson's Mews would not be disturbed before the thirty-first.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was worth even more than his liberty to realize that, in all reasonable probability, his meteor was safe as yet.
