1
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From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
2
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From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
23
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From this reading The total amount now in our hands is £23 4s.
3
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From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
4
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From this reading The total amount now in our hands is £23 4s.
5
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From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
6
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From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
7
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From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
8
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From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
how long something has existed
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
a quantity of money
From this reading The total amount now in our hands is £23 4s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
ANTONYnounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" POSTPONES ITS STATEMENT RESPECTING ANTONY COWLRICK.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
appendverbUS /əˈpend/
add to the very end
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
a youthful male person
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
the act of breaking something
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
BurglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
ConvictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
COWLRICK
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From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" POSTPONES ITS STATEMENT RESPECTING ANTONY COWLRICK.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
DecorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
donorsnounUS /ˈdoʊnərz/
plural of “donor” — person who makes a gift of property
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" POSTPONES ITS STATEMENT RESPECTING ANTONY COWLRICK.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The total amount now in our hands is £23 4s.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
intendsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendz/
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The total amount now in our hands is £23 4s.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" POSTPONES ITS STATEMENT RESPECTING ANTONY COWLRICK.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
in the recent past
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
LoversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
MokenounUS /moʊk/
British informal for donkey
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" POSTPONES ITS STATEMENT RESPECTING ANTONY COWLRICK.
MutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The total amount now in our hands is £23 4s.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
others
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From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
postagenounUS /ˈpoʊstədʒ/
the charge for mailing something
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
POSTPONESverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnz/
third-person singular of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" POSTPONES ITS STATEMENT RESPECTING ANTONY COWLRICK.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
ReformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
RESPECTINGverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" POSTPONES ITS STATEMENT RESPECTING ANTONY COWLRICK.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
signaturesnounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/
plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" POSTPONES ITS STATEMENT RESPECTING ANTONY COWLRICK.
subscriptionsnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “subscription” — a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" POSTPONES ITS STATEMENT RESPECTING ANTONY COWLRICK.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 7d., which we hold at the disposal of Antony Cowlrick, who, despite his apparent poverty, has not thought fit to call at our office to claim it. [Decoration]
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading The total amount now in our hands is £23 4s.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We append a list of subscriptions which have been sent to us in response to our announcement that we were ready to receive contributions in aid of the unfortunate man.
at the time that
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For reasons which we shall in due time explain, we postpone the statement until we can present it in a complete and satisfactory form.
which person or people
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
belonging to which person
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
WrongfullyadverbUS /ˈrɔːŋfəli/
in an unjust or unfair manner
From this reading The signatures of some of the donors are suggestive:--"One who was Wrongfully Convicted" sends 1s.
a late time of life
From this reading 6d.; "A Poor Widow, whose little boy, nine years of age, was lately sentenced to three months' hard labour for breaking a window," sends a penny postage stamp; "A man whose life was almost sworn away by the police" sends 6d.; "One who has been there" sends 2s.; four "Lovers of Justice" send small sums; "A Reformed Detective" sends 8d.; "A Poor Old Moke" sends 2d.; the Secretary of a "Mutual Protection Society for the Education of Burglars' Children" sends 5s.; "M.P.," who intends to ask a question when the House meets, sends £3 3s.; and sundry others.
the day immediately before today
From this reading We hinted to our readers yesterday that we should have something of great interest to lay before them to-day with respect to Antony Cowlrick.
