Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

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From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

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From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

not accessible to view

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

to come or go into

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately she had not noticed my presence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

a young female

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Fortunately she had not noticed my presence.

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From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

worth remembering

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

a particular point in time

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

of an obscure nature

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

clean or organized

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

not any; not one

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fortunately she had not noticed my presence.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Fortunately she had not noticed my presence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

on one occasion

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

go across or through

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Fortunately she had not noticed my presence.

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From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fortunately she had not noticed my presence.

do one's shopping

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

express in words

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

up to a particular time

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading Every moment I feared lest she might look round and discover me, for in those back streets of Hammersmith there is not much traffic.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

a period of sleeplessness

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

someone who visits

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading THE LADY FROM BAYSWATER ON the second evening of my vigil in Sterndale Road my watchfulness was rewarded by seeing a neat and familiar figure pass up the street and enter the little newsagent’s.

which person or people

From this reading It needed no second glance to tell me that the visitor to the shop was the mysterious girl who called me on that memorable night, from the dispensary at Walworth—Miss Bristowe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Therefore I at once concealed myself up a side passage and waiting till she emerged with a letter in her hand—the one I had addressed to Purvis, I expect—I started to follow her.