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From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading "Do 'ee but look at un," said one ancient dame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
cause to be bored
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
a youthful male person
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
Bradwell
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From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Do 'ee but look at un," said one ancient dame.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
clothing in general
From this reading Hath a parcel of fine clothes for the tall gentleman was up in third floor!
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "Do 'ee but look at un," said one ancient dame.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do 'ee but look at un," said one ancient dame.
eenounUS /iː/
the branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication
From this reading "Do 'ee but look at un," said one ancient dame.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
FELONYnounUS /ˈfeləni/
a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Hath a parcel of fine clothes for the tall gentleman was up in third floor!
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Hath a parcel of fine clothes for the tall gentleman was up in third floor!
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
a man of refinement
From this reading Hath a parcel of fine clothes for the tall gentleman was up in third floor!
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
Hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Hath a parcel of fine clothes for the tall gentleman was up in third floor!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
loiterers
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From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Do 'ee but look at un," said one ancient dame.
engage in
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Do 'ee but look at un," said one ancient dame.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading Hath a parcel of fine clothes for the tall gentleman was up in third floor!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
in the near future
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Do 'ee but look at un," said one ancient dame.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
make square
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Hath a parcel of fine clothes for the tall gentleman was up in third floor!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Hath a parcel of fine clothes for the tall gentleman was up in third floor!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading "Do 'ee but look at un," said one ancient dame.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hath a parcel of fine clothes for the tall gentleman was up in third floor!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hath a parcel of fine clothes for the tall gentleman was up in third floor!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
which person or people
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading The motley assemblage seemed for the most part to make merry at the expense of a certain messenger boy, who bore a long wicker box, which presently he shifted from his shoulder to a more convenient resting place on the curb.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FOR FELONY Late in the afternoon of the day following the encounter in Bloomsbury Square, a little group of excited loiterers filled the entrance and passage way at 59 Bradwell Street, the former lodgings of the two young gentlemen from Scotland.
