used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
AcrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
in actual fact
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
(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 Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
divisible by two
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
HONOURSnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
and nothing more
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
Lambeth
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From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
a narrow way or road
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
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 It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
MOBnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
and nothing more
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
PilloryverbUS /ˈpɪləri/
expose to ridicule or public scorn
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
retributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
except for; apart from
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
cut with a saw
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
St
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From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
vilest
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From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
villainynoun
the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I was, however, reminded that the day had arrived by finding in my morning walk from Lambeth to the Old Bailey the Pillory itself actually erected, in St Martin's Lane, somewhat above St. Martin's Church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
at the time that
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was put up in the open space where Long Acre runs into St Martin's Lane, very nearly in the actual spot where the assault was delivered and the plot carried out A just retribution.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading THE HONOURS OF THE MOB It was far from my intention to witness the reception of my friends in Pillory from the sympathizing mob.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the same time when I saw the preparations that were making for the reception of the criminals, my heart sank, and I would willingly have spared them all and forgiven them all to save them from what followed.
a late time of life
From this reading Even now, after thirty years, only to think of the villainy causes my blood to boil: nothing surely could be bad enough for these creatures, vilest of all the vile creatures of this wicked town.
