Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

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

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Mr Leach was accompanied by his wife.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

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

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr Leach was accompanied by his wife.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

argue with one another

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

an erect penis

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

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From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

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

From this reading Mr Leach was accompanied by his wife.

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

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

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

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

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 LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

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From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

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

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

term of address for a man

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

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

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

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

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS The couple first of all spent a time in the House of Commons listening to the debate, and then they were introduced by Mr (now Sir) Francis Sharp Powell to the (late) Duke of Devonshire.

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

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

up to a particular time

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

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

From this reading THE LATE MR LEACH IN LONDON It was in 1872 that Mr James Leach formed one of a deputation from the Keighley Local Board to London on business relating to the erection of a new railway bridge at Keighley Station.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

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

From this reading Then Mr and Mrs Leach separated from the deputation and went their own way, the “Squire” declaring his determination to see all that was to be seen of London.

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

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

in or at the place that

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mr Leach was accompanied by his wife.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Arrived at the big city, the deputation made for the law offices of the Houses of Parliament, where they were informed that their presence would not be required until the following morning.