used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
(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 At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
another's
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From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
clothing in general
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
Conniston
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From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
CrimeanounUS /kraɪˈmiːə/
a Ukrainian peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
every person
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
GoreverbUS /ɡɔːr/
wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
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 Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
relieve from
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
cut with a saw
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
term of address for a man
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
make square
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Beyond the fact that his grandfather was in town Bernard knew nothing, and was ignorant that the old man had taken up his abode in Crimea Square.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in those days everyone was in khaki, as the war fever was in the air, so amongst the throng he passed comparatively unnoticed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE Conniston and Bernard Gore were as much as possible in one another's company during the stay of the former in town.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At all events he managed to keep away from the fashionable world, and therefore saw neither Sir Simon nor Lucy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thinking he would go out to the Cape sooner than he did, Bernard had impulsively got rid of his civilian clothes, and therefore had to keep constantly to his uniform.
