aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
(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 The police and fire departments were doing all in their power to save life and property.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
ANARCHYnounUS /ˈænərkiː/
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
move towards
From this reading Colonel Harris drove directly towards his office at the mills, but this he could not reach as policemen guarded every approach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Colonel Harris drove directly towards his office at the mills, but this he could not reach as policemen guarded every approach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
the act of burning something
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The Colonel then ordered his carriage, and taking Gertrude, rapidly drove to the scene of the disaster.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Colonel Harris drove directly towards his office at the mills, but this he could not reach as policemen guarded every approach.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The police and fire departments were doing all in their power to save life and property.
without deviation
From this reading Colonel Harris drove directly towards his office at the mills, but this he could not reach as policemen guarded every approach.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The Colonel then ordered his carriage, and taking Gertrude, rapidly drove to the scene of the disaster.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The police and fire departments were doing all in their power to save life and property.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The Colonel then ordered his carriage, and taking Gertrude, rapidly drove to the scene of the disaster.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The police and fire departments were doing all in their power to save life and property.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
brought together in one place
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
Gertrude
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From this reading The Colonel then ordered his carriage, and taking Gertrude, rapidly drove to the scene of the disaster.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Colonel Harris drove directly towards his office at the mills, but this he could not reach as policemen guarded every approach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
Harrisville
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From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel Harris drove directly towards his office at the mills, but this he could not reach as policemen guarded every approach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
Ingram
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From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The police and fire departments were doing all in their power to save life and property.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Colonel Harris drove directly towards his office at the mills, but this he could not reach as policemen guarded every approach.
on one occasion
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The Colonel then ordered his carriage, and taking Gertrude, rapidly drove to the scene of the disaster.
go across or through
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The police and fire departments were doing all in their power to save life and property.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The police and fire departments were doing all in their power to save life and property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The police and fire departments were doing all in their power to save life and property.
with speed
From this reading The Colonel then ordered his carriage, and taking Gertrude, rapidly drove to the scene of the disaster.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Colonel Harris drove directly towards his office at the mills, but this he could not reach as policemen guarded every approach.
RESULTSnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
except for; apart from
From this reading The police and fire departments were doing all in their power to save life and property.
only a very short time before
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The Colonel then ordered his carriage, and taking Gertrude, rapidly drove to the scene of the disaster.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The Colonel then ordered his carriage, and taking Gertrude, rapidly drove to the scene of the disaster.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The police and fire departments were doing all in their power to save life and property.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Colonel then ordered his carriage, and taking Gertrude, rapidly drove to the scene of the disaster.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Colonel Harris drove directly towards his office at the mills, but this he could not reach as policemen guarded every approach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
in the direction of
From this reading Colonel Harris drove directly towards his office at the mills, but this he could not reach as policemen guarded every approach.
the act of testing something
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
at the time that
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Great crowds had gathered, but the policemen, and the Harrisville Troop, already had established lines about the burning steel mills, beyond which the people were not permitted to pass.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading TRIAL OF ANARCHY AND RESULTS George Ingram had scarcely disappeared in the darkness, when Colonel Harris fully comprehending the terrible situation at his works telephoned the exchange to summon at once to his mills every physician and ambulance in the city.
