245
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From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To be followed, after the strike, we imagine, by "STORING THE COALS."
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be followed, after the strike, we imagine, by "STORING THE COALS."
for the reason that
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
belabouring
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From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be followed, after the strike, we imagine, by "STORING THE COALS."
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
CHARIVARIA
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
COALING
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From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
COALSnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading To be followed, after the strike, we imagine, by "STORING THE COALS."
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
communicated in words
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
the organ of sight
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading To be followed, after the strike, we imagine, by "STORING THE COALS."
gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
headlineverbUS /ˈhedlaɪn/
publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading To be followed, after the strike, we imagine, by "STORING THE COALS."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
a search for knowledge
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
immediately past
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
and nothing more
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
riotsnounUS /ˈraɪəts/
plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
St
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From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
STORESnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
STORINGverbUS /ˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading To be followed, after the strike, we imagine, by "STORING THE COALS."
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
in the direction of
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading A Russian officer, last week, shot the leader of a gipsy choir in a St. Petersburg restaurant, not because he sang out of tune but merely because he expressed resentment at the officer's conduct towards his daughter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The statement, made at the inquiry into the Dublin strike riots, that 245 policemen were injured during the disturbances has, we hear, done much to allay the prevailing discontent among the belabouring classes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "COALING THE STORES" is a headline which caught our eye in a newspaper last week.
