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Chapter XXII
A BLOW FOR FREEDOM. "'DAILY TELEGRAPH' OFFICE. "_Oct._ 1, 2 P.M. "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions. Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.”
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading “Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “"Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.”
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From this reading "_Oct._ 1, 2 P.M.
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From this reading "_Oct._ 1, 2 P.M.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BLOW FOR FREEDOM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
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From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
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From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
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From this reading A BLOW FOR FREEDOM.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
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From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
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From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
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From this reading "'DAILY TELEGRAPH' OFFICE.
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From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
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From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
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From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
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From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
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From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BLOW FOR FREEDOM.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BLOW FOR FREEDOM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
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From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
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From this reading "_Oct._ 1, 2 P.M.
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From this reading "_Oct._ 1, 2 P.M.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
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From this reading "'DAILY TELEGRAPH' OFFICE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
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From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Oct._ 1, 2 P.M.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'DAILY TELEGRAPH' OFFICE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Three days have passed since the revolt at King's Cross, and each day, both on the Horse Guards' Parade and in the Park, opposite Dorchester House, there have been summary executions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Von Kronhelm is in evident fear of the excited London populace, and is endeavouring to cow them by his plain-spoken and threatening proclamations, and by these wholesale executions of any person found with arms in his or her possession.
