past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading All things considered, our ædiles have acted wisely in the interests of Londoners.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
(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 The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
a line of approach
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
Charing
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From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading They have gained experience and confidence.
carefully weighed
From this reading All things considered, our ædiles have acted wisely in the interests of Londoners.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
Dickenesque
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From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
Dickensland
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From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading They have gained experience and confidence.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading They have gained experience and confidence.
brought together in one place
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All things considered, our ædiles have acted wisely in the interests of Londoners.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading All things considered, our ædiles have acted wisely in the interests of Londoners.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
LondonersnounUS /ˈlʌndənərz/
plural of “londoner” — a native or resident of London
From this reading All things considered, our ædiles have acted wisely in the interests of Londoners.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
not divisible by two
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All things considered, our ædiles have acted wisely in the interests of Londoners.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
reformingverbUS /rɪˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “reform” — make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
recurring again and again
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
Shaftesbury
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From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
possessing sweep
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have gained experience and confidence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All things considered, our ædiles have acted wisely in the interests of Londoners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LONDON streets have been cleared of their professional “odd fish” owing to the parental solicitude of the police.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The expensive operations of the London County Council having swept away all the remnants of Dickensland, the police have gathered up and carried away any Dickenesque characters that survived the advent of the reforming Council.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Such early mistakes as the architecture of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road will never be repeated.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading All things considered, our ædiles have acted wisely in the interests of Londoners.
ædiles
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From this reading All things considered, our ædiles have acted wisely in the interests of Londoners.
