22nd
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From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
react verbally
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
breakdownnounUS /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
craneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
cratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
greatly pleased
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The driver was working at the engine, which he said had been giving trouble.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
being one more than seven
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The driver was working at the engine, which he said had been giving trouble.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
the act of giving
From this reading The driver was working at the engine, which he said had been giving trouble.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
and nothing more
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
a narrow way or road
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
lorrynounUS /ˈlɔːri/
a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
Neath
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From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
Nield
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From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
not any; not one
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The driver was working at the engine, which he said had been giving trouble.
express in words
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Sergeant Nield appeared to say that there had just been a message from the police at Neath, saying that a lorry answering to the description had been seen on the evening of Monday, 22nd August.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
having a supporting base
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The driver was working at the engine, which he said had been giving trouble.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A constable had seen it about eight at night, standing in a lane some two miles north of the town.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A good deal of the afternoon he employed in speculating as to what he should do if there were no answer to his circular, but next morning he was delighted to find that his labour had not been in vain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was fitted with a breakdown crane and carried a large package covered with a tarpaulin which might easily have been the crate.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The driver was working at the engine, which he said had been giving trouble.
