used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading "Is it you?" she said, unable to distinguish his countenance beneath his slouched hat.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "Is it you?" she said, unable to distinguish his countenance beneath his slouched hat.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading "Is it you?" she said, unable to distinguish his countenance beneath his slouched hat.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
Edgeware
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From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
endeavouring
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From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
gas-light
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From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Is it you?" she said, unable to distinguish his countenance beneath his slouched hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it you?" she said, unable to distinguish his countenance beneath his slouched hat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE MURDER.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
patronessnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənəs/
a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
with low volume
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
ResurrectionnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Is it you?" she said, unable to distinguish his countenance beneath his slouched hat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is it you?" she said, unable to distinguish his countenance beneath his slouched hat.
do one's shopping
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
slouched
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From this reading "Is it you?" she said, unable to distinguish his countenance beneath his slouched hat.
having a supporting base
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MURDER.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
Tidkins
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From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "Is it you?" she said, unable to distinguish his countenance beneath his slouched hat.
not known
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
at the time that
From this reading It wanted five minutes to nine o'clock when Anthony Tidkins reached the corner of Oxford Street and the Edgeware Road.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He accordingly approached the window, and by the reflection of a shop gas-light, perceived the veiled lady inside.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A cab was standing a few yards up the latter thoroughfare; and as the driver was sitting quietly on his box, without endeavouring to catch a fare, it instantly struck the Resurrection Man that his unknown patroness might be the occupant of the vehicle, and was waiting for him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is it you?" she said, unable to distinguish his countenance beneath his slouched hat.
