used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The latter rascal he knew of old for a declared and bitter enemy.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
without doubt or question
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
coffee-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The latter rascal he knew of old for a declared and bitter enemy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
an opposing military force
From this reading The latter rascal he knew of old for a declared and bitter enemy.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
a young female
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
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 The latter rascal he knew of old for a declared and bitter enemy.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
a narrow way or road
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter rascal he knew of old for a declared and bitter enemy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
go away from a place
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
and nothing more
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
not any; not one
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter rascal he knew of old for a declared and bitter enemy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
and nothing more
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
by chance
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
pesteredadjectiveUS /ˈpestərd/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading The latter rascal he knew of old for a declared and bitter enemy.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
verificationnounUS /ˌverəfəˈkeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It was obvious that he was watched, and that his presence in the old town had excited suspicion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Probably the pair were only waiting for authority, perhaps merely for the verification of some surmise, before securing the aid of the constable to apprehend him.
at the time that
From this reading I. When Ralph lay down in his bed that night in a coffee-house in China Lane, there was no conviction more strongly impressed upon his mind than that it was his instant duty to leave Lancaster.
which person or people
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man who had pestered him for many days with his unwelcome society was clearly in league with the other man who had insulted the girl.
