used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
ACQUITTALnounUS /əˈkwɪtəl/
a judgment of not guilty
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
any thing at all
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Over the building flapped, as ever, the dingy Monaco flag.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
see with attention
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
BOLTnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Over the building flapped, as ever, the dingy Monaco flag.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
Carlo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
COURTSnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
DEFENCEnounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Over the building flapped, as ever, the dingy Monaco flag.
DISGUISEnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
at any time
From this reading Over the building flapped, as ever, the dingy Monaco flag.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
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 barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Over the building flapped, as ever, the dingy Monaco flag.
flappedverbUS /flæpt/
inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading Over the building flapped, as ever, the dingy Monaco flag.
flower-beds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
mackintoshnounUS /ˈmækəntɑːʃ/
a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
MonaconounUS /ˈmɑːnəkoʊ/
a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera
From this reading Over the building flapped, as ever, the dingy Monaco flag.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
not any; not one
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
on one occasion
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the building flapped, as ever, the dingy Monaco flag.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
done under pressure
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
express in words
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
sexagenariannoun
someone whose age is in the sixties
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
in the near future
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
TEDDYnounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN MY DISGUISE I AM MISTAKEN FOR LORD B.—A CLUB ACQUAINTANCE— TEDDY AT THE LAW COURTS—MRS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
trudgingverbUS /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strange to say, there was no sign of anything extraordinary having occurred; there were the usual people sitting about reading the papers on the seats round the flower-beds, the usual attendants loafing on the steps, guarding the entrance.
at the time that
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was barely nine o’clock in the morning when I started; and, soon after ten, there I was standing once more in front of the Casino buildings, out of which, but a few hours before, I had so triumphantly rushed.
WINGHAM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WINGHAM—THE DEFENCE AND THE ACQUITTAL—WE BOLT BEHOLD me, then, in sexagenarian disguise, trudging back into Monte Carlo, with my mackintosh and umbrella.
