used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a triumph of impudence.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
any person at all
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
Beaton's
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From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
for the reason that
From this reading The Good Samaritan The thing was successful because so unexpected.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
placed crosswise
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Good Samaritan The thing was successful because so unexpected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading It was a triumph of impudence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a triumph of impudence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
Marylebone
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From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
Piccadilly
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From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
SamaritannounUS /səˈmerɪtən/
a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
From this reading The Good Samaritan The thing was successful because so unexpected.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Good Samaritan The thing was successful because so unexpected.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The Good Samaritan The thing was successful because so unexpected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Good Samaritan The thing was successful because so unexpected.
a special situation
From this reading The Good Samaritan The thing was successful because so unexpected.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It was a triumph of impudence.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The Good Samaritan The thing was successful because so unexpected.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Good Samaritan The thing was successful because so unexpected.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The car was started, quickened its pace, and was out of the park before, probably, any of Beaton's pursuers understood what was being done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It turned up Bond Street, crossed Oxford Street, and began to thread its way among the maze of streets which constitute Marylebone.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The car had joined the other traffic, and was running along Piccadilly, without anyone lifting so much as a finger in an attempt to stop it.
