1875
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From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
Barnes
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From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
cobbler'snounUS /ˈkɑːblərz/
possessive form of “cobbler” — a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading Our meetings were held in Bill Spink’s little cobbler’s shop.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
Fieldhouse
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From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Our meetings were held in Bill Spink’s little cobbler’s shop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
Keighley
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From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
KEIGHLEY'S
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From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
LeachverbUS /liːtʃ/
cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
LiberalsnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəlz/
plural of “liberal” — a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
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 KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Our meetings were held in Bill Spink’s little cobbler’s shop.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our meetings were held in Bill Spink’s little cobbler’s shop.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
ratepayersnounUS /ˈreɪtpeɪərz/
plural of “ratepayer” — a person who pays local rates (especially a householder)
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
Royston
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From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
an educational institution
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
do one's shopping
From this reading Our meetings were held in Bill Spink’s little cobbler’s shop.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
Spink
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From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
Spink's
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From this reading Our meetings were held in Bill Spink’s little cobbler’s shop.
splittingadjectiveUS /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
ToriesnounUS /ˈtɔːriːz/
plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KEIGHLEY’S FIRST SCHOOL BOARD The agitation for a School Board for Keighley in 1875 was strongly opposed by many of the ratepayers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Both Liberals and Tories were seeking office, and there was a third party which entered into the fray.
which person or people
From this reading The names of those who composed this little party were Joseph Fieldhouse, Bill Spink, “Little” Barnes, Adam Moore, James Leach, Dick Royston and myself.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Tory party said they would run seven of the nine candidates; the Liberals claimed to run the whole nine; so this third party came up to the scratch and said they would run three candidates for the sole purpose of splitting the votes.
