used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
give a benediction to
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
BuncenounUS /bʌns/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
endeavoured
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From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
accept an excuse for
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
footway
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From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
highwaymannoun
a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
I'm
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From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
inasmuch
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From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
isn't
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From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
not any; not one
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
go across or through
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
a human being
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
Rainford
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From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
Identical; not different.
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
term of address for a man
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
unmistakeable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
at the time that
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There was no excuse for this rudeness on her part, inasmuch as the pavement was wide in that particular spot, and no other person was on the footway.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
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 Rainford was within twenty yards of the house in which he dwelt, when a woman jostled him somewhat violently as she endeavoured to pass him while pursuing the same direction.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mrs. Bunce," returned the highwayman; "what are you doing in this neighbourhood so late?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir," said the female; "I'm sure——But, bless me!" she cried, in a shrill, unmistakeable voice,—"if it isn't Mr. Rainford!"
