used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
(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 "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
anticipatesverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪts/
third-person singular of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
bookingnounUS /ˈbʊkɪŋ/
employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
DESPATCHES
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From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
DESPOILEDadjective
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
disguisesnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/
plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
an act that fails
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
Hora
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From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
incompetencenounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpətəns/
lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
Lynn
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From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
come together
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
and nothing more
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
a person who carries a message
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
not any; not one
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
Pancras
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From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
refrain from harming
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
St
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From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hora professed no liking for physical or material disguises, contending, indeed, that such were merely the clumsy devices of incompetence.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN A KING'S MESSENGER IS DESPOILED OF HIS DESPATCHES Guy had ten minutes to spare as he stepped out of the cab at St. Pancras Station, and, handing a bag to a porter, made his way leisurely to the booking office and took a ticket for Lynn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
which person or people
From this reading "The man who anticipates being seen in any affair in which he is not prepared to meet scrutiny is anticipating failure," he was accustomed to declare.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have been easily recognised by any of his acquaintance, for he had made no effort to disguise himself.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "In all other cases," he had told Guy, "your own identity will be your most certain protection.
