Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

a formal public statement

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Before embarking on prophecy, it will be as well to recall the facts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Before embarking on prophecy, it will be as well to recall the facts.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before embarking on prophecy, it will be as well to recall the facts.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

-ing form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Before embarking on prophecy, it will be as well to recall the facts.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Before embarking on prophecy, it will be as well to recall the facts.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

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From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before embarking on prophecy, it will be as well to recall the facts.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

immediately past

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

a particular point in time

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

according to the clock

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

above and across; more than

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

plural of “placard” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

extremely

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading Before embarking on prophecy, it will be as well to recall the facts.

of or associated with a province

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Before embarking on prophecy, it will be as well to recall the facts.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

express in words

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

of superior grade

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Between that moment and half-an-hour later the Government took a few discreet steps: a select number of persons were informed; the police were called out, with half-a-dozen regiments, to preserve order; Paul’s House was cleared; the railroad companies were warned; and at the half hour precisely the announcement was made by means of the electric placards in every quarter of London, as well as in all large provincial towns.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I Oliver Brand was seated at his desk, on the evening of the next day, reading the leading article of the _New People_, evening edition.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading * * * * * “We have had time,” he read, “to recover ourselves a little from the intoxication of last night.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Before embarking on prophecy, it will be as well to recall the facts.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

at the time that

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

which person or people

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Before embarking on prophecy, it will be as well to recall the facts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Up to yesterday evening our anxiety with regard to the Eastern crisis continued; and when twenty-one o’clock struck there were not more than forty persons in London--the English delegates, that is to say--who knew positively that the danger was over.