100
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From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
Audley
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From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Field walked away thoughtfully from the office of Mr. Fleming.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a great deal to be done yet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a great deal to be done yet.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There was a great deal to be done yet.
being one more than ten
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Field walked away thoughtfully from the office of Mr. Fleming.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading Field walked away thoughtfully from the office of Mr. Fleming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Field walked away thoughtfully from the office of Mr. Fleming.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a great deal to be done yet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
of great significance or value
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
come together
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Field walked away thoughtfully from the office of Mr. Fleming.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
not any; not one
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Field walked away thoughtfully from the office of Mr. Fleming.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Field walked away thoughtfully from the office of Mr. Fleming.
on one occasion
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Field walked away thoughtfully from the office of Mr. Fleming.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great deal to be done yet.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Field walked away thoughtfully from the office of Mr. Fleming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had an important paper in his pocket, and he had given directions for two of his most trusted men to meet him outside No. 100, Audley Place, by eleven o'clock.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Field walked away thoughtfully from the office of Mr. Fleming.
Wandsworth
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From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a little pleased to find that the lawyer took the same view of the mystery as himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was getting very late indeed before Field made his way once more in the direction of Wandsworth.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was a great deal to be done yet.
