1780
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From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
64
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From this reading For full particulars, see chapter 64.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
anew
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
alia
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From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
Barnaby
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From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
the act of burning something
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading For full particulars, see chapter 64.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
CitiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
CriminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
Darnay's
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From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For full particulars, see chapter 64.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
InterverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/
place in a grave or tomb
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
liberationnounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈeɪʃən/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
NewgatenounUS /ˈnuːɡeɪt/
a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading For full particulars, see chapter 64.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
riotersnounUS /ˈraɪətərz/
plural of “rioter” — troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
Rudge
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From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading _Inter alia_, the principles and rules of prison management and discipline have greatly changed for the better.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For full particulars, see chapter 64.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Again, it may be remarked that things have much improved since the good old days.
the act of testing something
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Immediately south of Newgate is the adjacent Central Criminal Court of The Old Bailey, the scene of Charles Darnay’s trial in “The Tale of Two Cities.”
Varden
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From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the tale of “Barnaby Rudge” is the narrative of the burning of Newgate and the liberation of the prisoners by the rioters (1780), on which occasion it will be remembered that our old friend Gabriel Varden was somewhat roughly handled.
