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4th
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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
Admission
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From this reading Admission was by ticket.
afterwards
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againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
allowed
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amazement
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
anxious
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From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
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available
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became
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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
besieged
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From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
BoundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
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bowling
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building
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byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
came
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case
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clear
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Colonel
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compass
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counsel
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COURT
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Crown
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curious
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Dan
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December
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democracy
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denizens
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dingy
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door
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enter
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From this reading Even the reporters, those favoured servants of democracy, had need to produce a printed pass before the scrutinising policeman at the door allowed them to enter.
EvennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Even the reporters, those favoured servants of democracy, had need to produce a printed pass before the scrutinising policeman at the door allowed them to enter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
favoured
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few
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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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force
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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history
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INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intense
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interest
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
Lambeth
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littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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located
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
LongnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
MAGISTRATE'S
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memorable
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motor-cars
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narrow
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necessary
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
neednounUS /need/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Even the reporters, those favoured servants of democracy, had need to produce a printed pass before the scrutinising policeman at the door allowed them to enter.
neighbourhood
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
NevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
nine
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North
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numerous
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o'clock
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
opened
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parked
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
pass
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From this reading Even the reporters, those favoured servants of democracy, had need to produce a printed pass before the scrutinising policeman at the door allowed them to enter.
people
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From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
Police
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policeman
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precincts
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From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
presented
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printednounUS /printed/
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From this reading Even the reporters, those favoured servants of democracy, had need to produce a printed pass before the scrutinising policeman at the door allowed them to enter.
produce
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From this reading Even the reporters, those favoured servants of democracy, had need to produce a printed pass before the scrutinising policeman at the door allowed them to enter.
public
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reporters
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scenes
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scrutinising
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seats
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From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
secure
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From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
servants
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From this reading Even the reporters, those favoured servants of democracy, had need to produce a printed pass before the scrutinising policeman at the door allowed them to enter.
side
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
special
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
stands
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street
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streets
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
summon
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Even the reporters, those favoured servants of democracy, had need to produce a printed pass before the scrutinising policeman at the door allowed them to enter.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Even the reporters, those favoured servants of democracy, had need to produce a printed pass before the scrutinising policeman at the door allowed them to enter.
ticket
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From this reading Admission was by ticket.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
unsavoury
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
very
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From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Long before the building was open the precincts of the court were besieged by people anxious to secure one of the very few seats which were available for the public.
way
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From this reading By nine o'clock it became necessary to summon a special force of police to clear a way for the numerous motor-cars which came bowling from every point of the compass and which were afterwards parked in the narrow side streets, to the intense amazement and interest of the curious denizens of the unsavoury neighbourhood in which the court is located.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
witnessed
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From this reading IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT Never before in history had the dingy little street, in which North Lambeth Police Court stands, witnessed such scenes as were presented on that memorable 4th of December, when counsel for the Crown opened the case against Colonel Dan Boundary.
