used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading In the same month the Queen announced, on the meeting of Parliament, the signature of the Treaty of Utrecht.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
Cato
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From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
debatesnounUS /dəˈbeɪts/
plural of “debate” — a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
demeritsnounUS /diˈmerəts/
plural of “demerit” — a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST YEARS OF HIS LIFE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
incompetencenounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpətəns/
lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST YEARS OF HIS LIFE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE LAST YEARS OF HIS LIFE.
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 Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the same month the Queen announced, on the meeting of Parliament, the signature of the Treaty of Utrecht.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the same month the Queen announced, on the meeting of Parliament, the signature of the Treaty of Utrecht.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
negotiatorsnounUS /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtərz/
plural of “negotiator” — someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement)
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST YEARS OF HIS LIFE.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
OppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading In the same month the Queen announced, on the meeting of Parliament, the signature of the Treaty of Utrecht.
by chance
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading In the same month the Queen announced, on the meeting of Parliament, the signature of the Treaty of Utrecht.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same month the Queen announced, on the meeting of Parliament, the signature of the Treaty of Utrecht.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading In the same month the Queen announced, on the meeting of Parliament, the signature of the Treaty of Utrecht.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST YEARS OF HIS LIFE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
TreatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading In the same month the Queen announced, on the meeting of Parliament, the signature of the Treaty of Utrecht.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
Utrechtnoun
a city in the central Netherlands
From this reading In the same month the Queen announced, on the meeting of Parliament, the signature of the Treaty of Utrecht.
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading The most salient of these was, perhaps, the alleged sacrifice of British commercial interests through the incompetence or corruption of the negotiators, and on this question the Whigs accordingly raised vehement and reiterated debates.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever were the merits or demerits of the policy embodied in this instrument, it offered many points of attack to a compact and vigorous Opposition.
WhigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “whig” — a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading The representation of _Cato_ on the stage was a turning point in the political fortunes of the Whigs.
a late time of life
From this reading THE LAST YEARS OF HIS LIFE.
