used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
(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 NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
Ashley
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From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
Ashley's
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From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
Bermondsey
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From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
being joined in close association
From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
Delora's
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From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
don't
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From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
divisible by two
From this reading I feel that it is likely, even probable, that I shall get into trouble, and I want you to promise me this.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I feel that it is likely, even probable, that I shall get into trouble, and I want you to promise me this.
the act of departing
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I feel that it is likely, even probable, that I shall get into trouble, and I want you to promise me this.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
the act of departing
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I feel that it is likely, even probable, that I shall get into trouble, and I want you to promise me this.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading I feel that it is likely, even probable, that I shall get into trouble, and I want you to promise me this.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I feel that it is likely, even probable, that I shall get into trouble, and I want you to promise me this.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I feel that it is likely, even probable, that I shall get into trouble, and I want you to promise me this.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
carry out
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I feel that it is likely, even probable, that I shall get into trouble, and I want you to promise me this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I feel that it is likely, even probable, that I shall get into trouble, and I want you to promise me this.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I felt that night an unusual desire to take all possible precautions before leaving the Milan for Bermondsey.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I feel that it is likely, even probable, that I shall get into trouble, and I want you to promise me this.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Look here, Ashley," I said, "I am going off on an errand which I don't feel quite comfortable about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I wrote a letter explaining my visit and my suspicions, and placed it in Ashley's hands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Between you and me, it is connected with the disappearance of Miss Delora's uncle.
