used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
any thing at all
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
bye-roads
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From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I never lost them, however, until I came once more to a high-road.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
dismountverb
alight from (a horse)
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
electric-lighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
set up or found
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
high-road
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From this reading I never lost them, however, until I came once more to a high-road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I never lost them, however, until I came once more to a high-road.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I never lost them, however, until I came once more to a high-road.
engage in
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I never lost them, however, until I came once more to a high-road.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never lost them, however, until I came once more to a high-road.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
on one occasion
From this reading I never lost them, however, until I came once more to a high-road.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
SCENTnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I never lost them, however, until I came once more to a high-road.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A HOT SCENT I RAN on through the night, but I could not make any great progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
tyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading The curve of the tyre marks at the junction of the road gave me the direction I needed, and, letting my car go, in four or five minutes I found myself running into the electric-lighted streets of a town.
not known
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I never lost them, however, until I came once more to a high-road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was now involved in a maze of Essex bye-roads, totally unknown to me, and every few minutes I was compelled to dismount, and search for the tracks.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The place was deserted, but eventually I found a policeman, and of him I inquired whether anything had been seen or heard of the Pirate.
