used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
Clerkenwell
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From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
CorporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading The effect of that diabolical outrage on the policy of Mr Gladstone is matter of history.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of that diabolical outrage on the policy of Mr Gladstone is matter of history.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
Fenians
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From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
GladstonenounUS /ˈɡlædstoʊn/
liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
From this reading The effect of that diabolical outrage on the policy of Mr Gladstone is matter of history.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The effect of that diabolical outrage on the policy of Mr Gladstone is matter of history.
hordesnounUS /hɔːrdz/
plural of “horde” — a vast multitude
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
incendiaries
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From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The effect of that diabolical outrage on the policy of Mr Gladstone is matter of history.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
a narrow way or road
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
Leaguers
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From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
maimednounUS /meɪmd/
people who are wounded
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The effect of that diabolical outrage on the policy of Mr Gladstone is matter of history.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The effect of that diabolical outrage on the policy of Mr Gladstone is matter of history.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The effect of that diabolical outrage on the policy of Mr Gladstone is matter of history.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
organisers
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From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
others
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From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The effect of that diabolical outrage on the policy of Mr Gladstone is matter of history.
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
move hurridly
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without precedent; indeed precedent was, in some respects, carefully followed by the organisers of this desperate attempt to release the imprisoned incendiaries.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading On that occasion many houses in Corporation Lane were partially wrecked, four persons were instantly killed, and some forty others were maimed or injured in various degrees.
a late time of life
From this reading Nearly fifty years earlier the prison wall had been blown down for a somewhat similar purpose by a desperate gang of Fenians.
but in spite of that
From this reading The appalling explosion which checked the impending conflict between the volunteers and the Leaguers, causing the latter to melt away from Lincoln’s Inn and rush in surging hordes in the direction of Clerkenwell, was the most terrible outrage that had yet befallen the alarmed capital.
