Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

(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 The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It seemed improbable that among the thousands of people she met in the streets there would not be some one who knew her.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

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From this reading There might be some one watching her--some one who had received a telephone message regarding her journey by train from Ashlingsea.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There might be some one watching her--some one who had received a telephone message regarding her journey by train from Ashlingsea.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

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From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

not accessible to view

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading It seemed improbable that among the thousands of people she met in the streets there would not be some one who knew her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

against your will

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading There might be some one watching her--some one who had received a telephone message regarding her journey by train from Ashlingsea.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It seemed improbable that among the thousands of people she met in the streets there would not be some one who knew her.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

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From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading There might be some one watching her--some one who had received a telephone message regarding her journey by train from Ashlingsea.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It seemed improbable that among the thousands of people she met in the streets there would not be some one who knew her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There might be some one watching her--some one who had received a telephone message regarding her journey by train from Ashlingsea.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It seemed improbable that among the thousands of people she met in the streets there would not be some one who knew her.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

most frequent or common

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

offensive inquisitiveness

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading There might be some one watching her--some one who had received a telephone message regarding her journey by train from Ashlingsea.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading There might be some one watching her--some one who had received a telephone message regarding her journey by train from Ashlingsea.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed improbable that among the thousands of people she met in the streets there would not be some one who knew her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It seemed improbable that among the thousands of people she met in the streets there would not be some one who knew her.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading There might be some one watching her--some one who had received a telephone message regarding her journey by train from Ashlingsea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading It seemed improbable that among the thousands of people she met in the streets there would not be some one who knew her.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

create by training and teaching

From this reading There might be some one watching her--some one who had received a telephone message regarding her journey by train from Ashlingsea.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

out of your own free will

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IT was not Elsie Maynard's first visit to London, but her visits had been so few that London had presented itself to her as a vast labyrinth of streets, shops and houses.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading There might be some one watching her--some one who had received a telephone message regarding her journey by train from Ashlingsea.

at the time that

From this reading But on this occasion, when there was need for secrecy as to her visit and its object, she fancied the vast city to be full of prying eyes.

which person or people

From this reading It seemed improbable that among the thousands of people she met in the streets there would not be some one who knew her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The prevailing impression of all previous visits was that, since it was a simple matter to get lost involuntarily in the labyrinth, it would be a simple matter for any one to disappear voluntarily and remain hidden from search.