used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But he had omitted to ask why the unions were striking, and no one had told him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had omitted to ask why the unions were striking, and no one had told him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
disregardedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not noticed inadvertently
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
eating-houses
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From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
enquiring
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From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
divisible by two
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
set up or found
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he had omitted to ask why the unions were striking, and no one had told him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
Jeremy
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From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
not any; not one
From this reading But he had omitted to ask why the unions were striking, and no one had told him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading But he had omitted to ask why the unions were striking, and no one had told him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But he had omitted to ask why the unions were striking, and no one had told him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
PreservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
RATnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading But he had omitted to ask why the unions were striking, and no one had told him.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But he had omitted to ask why the unions were striking, and no one had told him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
unionsnounUS /ˈjuːnjənz/
plural of “union” — an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading But he had omitted to ask why the unions were striking, and no one had told him.
unwiseadjectiveUS /ənˈwaɪz/
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
the act of using
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
week-day
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From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He might have been stirred to even greater feeling about the original Act if he had known that it was principally this against which the strikes were directed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Many of the shops and eating-houses were open; and the Government order, issued two days before, forbidding the sale of liquor while the strike menace endured, was being frankly disregarded.
Whitechapel
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From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But he had omitted to ask why the unions were striking, and no one had told him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DEAD RAT As he came closer to Whitechapel High Street, Jeremy found with surprise and some addition to his uneasiness, that this district had a more wakeful and week-day appearance.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was the first use that had been made of the Public Order (Preservation of) Act, passed hurriedly and almost in secret two or three months before; and Jeremy, enquiring what his own feelings would have been if he had been in a like position to the restless workmen, had been stirred out of his ordinary political indifference to call it unwise.
