used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
anew
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
(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 A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The city was fast going to bed.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
chaunt
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From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city was fast going to bed.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
without deviation
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The city was fast going to bed.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
the act of departing
From this reading The city was fast going to bed.
hackneynounUS /ˈhækni/
a carriage for hire
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
Macarthy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
on one occasion
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
not in physical motion
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
look attentively
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
(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 TRAPPED And still the night drew on and we waited outside, sheltering ourselves in the stoop of an empty house opposite Macarthy's, or walking up and down the street to keep ourselves warm as well as not to attract observation to our loitering.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Knowing that my hopeful cousin was intoxicated by now, we had somewhat altered our plans, and we had determined that, directly we could seize him, we would carry him down to the boat which we had ready for us at Essex Stairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A coach or hackney carriage would now and again rumble past; once the watch went by; two of his Majesty's sailors passed down singing a jovial chaunt about the West Indies and the girls and the drinking there--but that was all.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, indeed, there was but little fear that we should be observed, since there were but few people in the streets.
