Chapter LXXI · Chapter 71

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

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

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

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

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From this reading “Probably a magistrate,” conjectured the crowd.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading “Probably a magistrate,” conjectured the crowd.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE KIND OF MAGISTRACY UNDER THE WIGS OF FORMER DAYS.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

to come or go into

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

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

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few idlers surrounded the carriage.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading THE KIND OF MAGISTRACY UNDER THE WIGS OF FORMER DAYS.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

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

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

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From this reading A few idlers surrounded the carriage.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE KIND OF MAGISTRACY UNDER THE WIGS OF FORMER DAYS.

the position of magistrate

From this reading THE KIND OF MAGISTRACY UNDER THE WIGS OF FORMER DAYS.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading “Probably a magistrate,” conjectured the crowd.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

a particular point in time

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

relating or belonging to or serving as a monument

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE KIND OF MAGISTRACY UNDER THE WIGS OF FORMER DAYS.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading “Probably a magistrate,” conjectured the crowd.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

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

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

confined on all sides

From this reading A few idlers surrounded the carriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

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

From this reading THE KIND OF MAGISTRACY UNDER THE WIGS OF FORMER DAYS.

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

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE KIND OF MAGISTRACY UNDER THE WIGS OF FORMER DAYS.

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

From this reading On it was a coat of arms, and a personage had been seen to descend from it and enter the prison.

plural of “wig” — hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading THE KIND OF MAGISTRACY UNDER THE WIGS OF FORMER DAYS.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Any one observing at that moment the other side of the prison--its façade--would have perceived the high street of Southwark, and might have remarked, stationed before the monumental and official entrance to the jail, a travelling carriage, recognized as such by its imperial.