Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

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

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

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

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

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

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

a line of approach

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The "fixed post" increases the efficiency of the service, but it is a bitter ordeal on the men.

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From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

plural of “borough” — one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The "fixed post" increases the efficiency of the service, but it is a bitter ordeal on the men.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

a squeaking sound

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

plural of “crossing” — traveling across

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

From this reading The "fixed post" increases the efficiency of the service, but it is a bitter ordeal on the men.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Officer 4434 was on "fixed post."

plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

tastelessly showy

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading The "fixed post" increases the efficiency of the service, but it is a bitter ordeal on the men.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

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

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

the force of workers available

From this reading The "fixed post" increases the efficiency of the service, but it is a bitter ordeal on the men.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Officer 4434 was on "fixed post."

a severe or trying experience

From this reading The "fixed post" increases the efficiency of the service, but it is a bitter ordeal on the men.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

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

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Officer 4434 was on "fixed post."

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

a person who represents others

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The "fixed post" increases the efficiency of the service, but it is a bitter ordeal on the men.

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

plural of “stoop” — an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.

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

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

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

From this reading Officer 4434 was on "fixed post."

look attentively

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

in or at the place that

From this reading At certain street crossings throughout the boroughs bluecoats are assigned to guard-duty during the night, where they can keep close watch on the neighboring thoroughfares.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NIGHT COURT Officer 4434 beat his freezing hands together as he stood with his back to the snow-laden north-easter, which rattled the creaking signboards of East Twelfth Street, and covered, with its merciful shroud of wet flakes, the ash-barrels, dingy stoops, gaudy saloon porticos and other architectural beauties of the Avenue corner.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading This is an institution of the New York police department which makes it possible for citizens to locate, in time of need, a representative of the law.