Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

(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 Yet this fact made them all the more forlorn.

in addition

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

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

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

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

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Yet this fact made them all the more forlorn.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading Yet this fact made them all the more forlorn.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

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

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

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

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

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

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

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

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

located inward

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Yet this fact made them all the more forlorn.

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 Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

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

From this reading Yet this fact made them all the more forlorn.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

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 Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

not any; not one

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

plural of “spoiler” — a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading And where was Stephen?

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

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

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

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

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yet this fact made them all the more forlorn.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

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

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Yet this fact made them all the more forlorn.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

bound or secured closely

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

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

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

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

From this reading And where was Stephen?

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

in or at the place that

From this reading And where was Stephen?

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ILL MAY DAY “With two and two together tied, Through Temple Bar and Strand they go, To Westminster, there to be tried, With ropes about their necks also.”

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Crouching, wretched with hunger, cold, weariness, blows, and what was far worse, sense of humiliation and disgrace, and terror for the future, in a corner of the yard of Newgate—whither the whole set of lads, surprised in Warwick Inner Court by the law students of the Inns of Court, had been driven like so many cattle, at the sword’s point, with no attention or perception that he and Giles had been struggling _against_ the spoilers.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet this fact made them all the more forlorn.