used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DESPERATE FIGHTING IN ESSEX London was at a standstill.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Orators were haranguing the crowds in almost every open space.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The police were either powerless, or feared to come into collision with the assembled populace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DESPERATE FIGHTING IN ESSEX London was at a standstill.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading The police were either powerless, or feared to come into collision with the assembled populace.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The police were either powerless, or feared to come into collision with the assembled populace.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Orators were haranguing the crowds in almost every open space.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading DESPERATE FIGHTING IN ESSEX London was at a standstill.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
one or the other of two
From this reading The police were either powerless, or feared to come into collision with the assembled populace.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Trade was entirely stopped.
ESSEXnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading DESPERATE FIGHTING IN ESSEX London was at a standstill.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Orators were haranguing the crowds in almost every open space.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading DESPERATE FIGHTING IN ESSEX London was at a standstill.
haranguingverbUS /hərˈæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “harangue” — deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
From this reading Orators were haranguing the crowds in almost every open space.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DESPERATE FIGHTING IN ESSEX London was at a standstill.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The police were either powerless, or feared to come into collision with the assembled populace.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading DESPERATE FIGHTING IN ESSEX London was at a standstill.
mobsnounUS /mɑːbz/
plural of “mob” — a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The police were either powerless, or feared to come into collision with the assembled populace.
OratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading Orators were haranguing the crowds in almost every open space.
paradingverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The police were either powerless, or feared to come into collision with the assembled populace.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The police were either powerless, or feared to come into collision with the assembled populace.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading The police were either powerless, or feared to come into collision with the assembled populace.
ShopkeepersnounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpərz/
plural of “shopkeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Orators were haranguing the crowds in almost every open space.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading DESPERATE FIGHTING IN ESSEX London was at a standstill.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Trade was entirely stopped.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shopkeepers feared to open their doors on account of the fierce, hungry mobs parading the streets.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Trade was entirely stopped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DESPERATE FIGHTING IN ESSEX London was at a standstill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Orators were haranguing the crowds in almost every open space.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The police were either powerless, or feared to come into collision with the assembled populace.
