(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
cityward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
without doubt or question
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading On this occasion it was quite clear that the mob was neither sanguine nor confident, and for this there were reasons.
convergingnounUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
the act of converging (coming closer)
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE GREAT FIGHT IN FLEET STREET.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading THE GREAT FIGHT IN FLEET STREET.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On this occasion it was quite clear that the mob was neither sanguine nor confident, and for this there were reasons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT FIGHT IN FLEET STREET.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT FIGHT IN FLEET STREET.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading On this occasion it was quite clear that the mob was neither sanguine nor confident, and for this there were reasons.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading On this occasion it was quite clear that the mob was neither sanguine nor confident, and for this there were reasons.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
not any; not one
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading On this occasion it was quite clear that the mob was neither sanguine nor confident, and for this there were reasons.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion it was quite clear that the mob was neither sanguine nor confident, and for this there were reasons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
one of four equal parts
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
with low volume
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On this occasion it was quite clear that the mob was neither sanguine nor confident, and for this there were reasons.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading On this occasion it was quite clear that the mob was neither sanguine nor confident, and for this there were reasons.
reassembling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
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 Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading On this occasion it was quite clear that the mob was neither sanguine nor confident, and for this there were reasons.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
in the near future
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE GREAT FIGHT IN FLEET STREET.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT FIGHT IN FLEET STREET.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
in the direction of
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Until three o'clock on Monday afternoon there was no new disturbance, no reassembling of the rioters; but soon after that hour it was clear that something was astir.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This time there was no marching in companies, but the vast crowds that were quietly but systematically pouring cityward from every quarter were clearly acting under instructions, and according to some method of organisation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far as I could see, it was towards the open space in front of the Royal Exchange that the crowd was converging, and thither I allowed myself to be carried with the stream.
