4th
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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.
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.
AdmissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Admission was by ticket.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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.
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.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
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.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
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.
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.
eagerly desirous
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.
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.
in or near a particular place or position
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.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
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.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
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.
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.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
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.
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.
bowlingnounUS /ˈboʊlɪŋ/
a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
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.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
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.
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.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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.
an occurrence of something
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rid of obstructions
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.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
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.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
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.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
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an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
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the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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.
Dan
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DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
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.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
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.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
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.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
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.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
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.
to come or go into
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.
divisible by two
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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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a powerful effect or influence
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.
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
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.
the aggregate of past events
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
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.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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.
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.
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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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
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.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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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memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
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.
motor-cars
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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.
make or become more narrow or restricted
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.
absolutely essential
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.
a condition requiring relief
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.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
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.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
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the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and 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.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
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amounting to a large indefinite number
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.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
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.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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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.
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.
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.
used of mouth or eyes
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parkedadjectiveUS /pɑːrkt/
that have been left
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.
go across or through
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.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
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.
the force of policemen and officers
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.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
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.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
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.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
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.
bring forth or yield
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 in general considered as a whole
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.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
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.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
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scrutinising
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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.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
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.
get by special effort
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.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
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.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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.
of the kind already mentioned
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summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
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.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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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.
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.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Admission was by ticket.
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.
unsavouryadjective
morally offensive
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.
precisely as stated
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.
how something is done or how it happens
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
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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.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness 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.
