used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
ALLERDYKE
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From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
at or in or to any place
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
Bedford
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From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
charteredadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərd/
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
Chettle
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From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Chettle pulled a long face and sighed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
the act of departing
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Chettle pulled a long face and sighed.
MansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
a full supply
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Chettle pulled a long face and sighed.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
sardonicadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Chettle pulled a long face and sighed.
taxi-cab
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From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well--except for the law business--I reckon this is about over, Chettle," he said.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading And as they glided away up Whitehall he turned to the detective with a grin that had a sardonic complexion to it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ALLERDYKE WAY With the recovered pearls in his hand, and Chettle as guardian and companion at his side, Allerdyke chartered a taxi-cab and demanded to be driven to Bedford Court Mansions.
You've
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From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You've had plenty to do, anyway--not much kicking your heels in idleness anywhere, while this has been going on!"
