Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

later than; following

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

(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 All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

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

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

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

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

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

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

a government building that houses the offices of a county government

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

divisible by two

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

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

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

set up or found

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

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

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

in a gradual manner

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

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

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

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

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

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

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

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

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

a narrow way or road

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

a room where books are kept

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

a midday meal

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

the force of workers available

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

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

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

according to the clock

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

come into possession of

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

and nothing more

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

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

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

except for; apart from

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

in the near future

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

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

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They found the young men at their tables, cool, imperturbable, having entered through the library at the back of the Court-room.

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

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

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

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

(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 The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

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

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading All doors were closed before ten o'clock, and the crowd without, save only the few that were fortunate enough to have come early and obtain a vantage point against the glass, gradually dwindled away, to renew the assault after luncheon.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The sheriff and his assistants, soon after the doors were opened, succeeded in forming a lane, and dragged the women reporters to the upper landing.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The road as well as the open space before the Courthouse was as solid a mass of automobiles as the police would permit, and within, even the wide staircase was packed with people, many from New York City, waving cards and demanding entrance to the Court-room, or at least the freedom to breathe.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There had been a crowd on the day of Frieda's and young Kraus' testimony, but on Monday morning there was a mob.