Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

all the weapons and equipment that a country has

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

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From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The cries of "To your wards!" became at last a continuous shouting as they drew near the Government quarter.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading The cries of "To your wards!" became at last a continuous shouting as they drew near the Government quarter.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The cries of "To your wards!" became at last a continuous shouting as they drew near the Government quarter.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The cries of "To your wards!" became at last a continuous shouting as they drew near the Government quarter.

plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

to or in any or all places

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The cries of "To your wards!" became at last a continuous shouting as they drew near the Government quarter.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

moving with great haste

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

immediately past

From this reading The cries of "To your wards!" became at last a continuous shouting as they drew near the Government quarter.

the force of workers available

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The cries of "To your wards!" became at last a continuous shouting as they drew near the Government quarter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

a course of conduct

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

at breakneck speed

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The cries of "To your wards!" became at last a continuous shouting as they drew near the Government quarter.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

plural of “staircase” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

moving very fast

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

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

From this reading THE STRUGGLE IN THE COUNCIL HOUSE As Asano and Graham hurried along to the ruins about the Council House, they saw everywhere the excitement of the people rising.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

not known

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading "To your wards!

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Everywhere men and women in blue were hurrying from unknown subterranean employments, up the staircases of the middle path; at one place Graham saw an arsenal of the revolutionary committee besieged by a crowd of shouting men, at another a couple of men in the hated yellow uniform of the Labour Police, pursued by a gathering crowd, fled precipitately along the swift way that went in the opposite direction.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "To your wards!