Chapter XXIII · The Devil’s Own on the Defensive

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

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

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

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

being joined in close association

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

represent in bodily form

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

divisible by two

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

set up or found

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

excessively quick

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

of great significance or value

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

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

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

malicious burning to destroy property

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

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From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

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

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

past form of “prize” — hold dear

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

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

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

possessive form of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

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

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

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

From this reading The acute alarm now felt in Government circles led to a hasty decision to embody a large auxiliary force of special constables.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

compelling immediate action

From this reading Even these precautions were not such as to satisfy the urgent demands of the timid “better classes” in London, and a cry was raised for more troops.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

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

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Temple church, and the halls and libraries of the Inns of Court, both north and south of the Strand, were believed to be in jeopardy, and arrangements were made with the Inns of Court Volunteers to protect the prized and ancient buildings from attack or incendiarism.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A source of much anxiety was found in the rumoured designs of the Leaguers on certain important buildings connected with the Law.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Both within and without the Law Courts a strong force of police was kept on duty day and night, and London solicitors furnished from among their number a large contingent of special constables to safeguard the Law Society’s hall and library in Chancery Lane.