used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
(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 "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
civiliansnounUS /səˈvɪljənz/
plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
DefencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
increase twofold
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
give expression to
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
your parents
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
Froissart
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From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
the act of departing
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
ingrainedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈɡreɪnd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
neutraliseverb
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
Paddington-Plymouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
RealmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
RegulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
shiftsnounUS /ʃɪfts/
plural of “shift” — an event in which something is displaced without rotation
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I didn't go into the difficulties of our job to those high folks at the Admiralty, but they are not at all small.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
uncongenialadjective
not suitable to your tastes or needs
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
UNSEENadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN "Every man to his trade," said Dawson.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dawson, in spite of his love for the Defence of the Realm Regulations, was still sometimes unconsciously hampered by an ingrained respect for the ordinary law and the rights of civilians; Froissart, like all French detective officers, held the law in contempt, and was by nature and training utterly lawless.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
but in spite of that
From this reading The two men were sitting in a specially reserved first-class compartment in the Paddington-Plymouth express; as companions they were hopelessly uncongenial, yet as colleagues formed a strong combination in which the qualities of the one served to neutralise the defects of the other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have a head on you, Froissart, though it has the misfortune to be French; set it going on double shifts."
