used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
(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 When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The relentless ruffians who had captured the duke had been as good as their word.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The relentless ruffians who had captured the duke had been as good as their word.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The relentless ruffians who had captured the duke had been as good as their word.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
true confidential information
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The relentless ruffians who had captured the duke had been as good as their word.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
an opening into or through something
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
inspectorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
plural of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
absolutely essential
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
nickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
Paddington
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The relentless ruffians who had captured the duke had been as good as their word.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
Rose'snounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
ruffians
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From this reading The relentless ruffians who had captured the duke had been as good as their word.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The relentless ruffians who had captured the duke had been as good as their word.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading Providence had guided Rose and his companions to the underground cellar in the nick of time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading NEW FRIENDS: NEW IDEAS It was three days after the strange and dramatic rescue of the Duke of Paddington, and he lay in a bright, cheerful bedroom in James Fabian Rose's house in Westminster.
at the time that
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the police inspectors had brought him up from the deepest hole of all, he was unconscious, and had immediately been taken away to Rose's own house in a horse ambulance which had been summoned from the police headquarters of the district.
which person or people
From this reading The relentless ruffians who had captured the duke had been as good as their word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had treated him with indescribable ferocity, though into the details of the horrors in the foundation of the old house it is not necessary to go.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The relentless ruffians who had captured the duke had been as good as their word.
