used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The establishment covered a narrow frontage, but stretched a good way back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The establishment covered a narrow frontage, but stretched a good way back.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
coachbuilder's
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From this reading The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The establishment covered a narrow frontage, but stretched a good way back.
Cracksmannoun
a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The establishment covered a narrow frontage, but stretched a good way back.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
frontagenounUS /ˈfrʌntɪdʒ/
the extent of land abutting on a street or water
From this reading The establishment covered a narrow frontage, but stretched a good way back.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The establishment covered a narrow frontage, but stretched a good way back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
a narrow way or road
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
engage in
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
come together
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
moribundadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəbənd/
not growing or changing; without force or vitality
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The establishment covered a narrow frontage, but stretched a good way back.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
reconnaissancenounUS /riˈkɑːnəsəns/
the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The establishment covered a narrow frontage, but stretched a good way back.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
Tate'snounUS /teɪts/
possessive form of “tate” — United States poet and critic (1899-1979)
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A closer inspection confirmed the impression of a small, moribund business which the view from the street had suggested.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The establishment covered a narrow frontage, but stretched a good way back.
Welland
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From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went early next morning to Tate’s Lane, so as to get the job over before Welland should turn up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Cracksman French The first step which French took to meet his new problem was to make a reconnaissance of the enemy’s country.
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 The gate of the coachbuilder’s yard was open and he walked boldly in and had a look round.
