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From this reading [From "The Pall Mall Gazette," April 21, 1865.]
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From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
consider or hold as true
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You shall understand them utterly, as I already understand yours.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
react verbally
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading [From "The Pall Mall Gazette," April 21, 1865.]
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
without doubt or question
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
dissectingverbUS /daɪˈsektɪŋ/
-ing form of “dissect” — cut open or cut apart
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [From "The Pall Mall Gazette," April 21, 1865.]
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading [From "The Pall Mall Gazette," April 21, 1865.]
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
Kingsley
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From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading [From "The Pall Mall Gazette," April 21, 1865.]
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
not any; not one
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
and nothing more
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
PallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading [From "The Pall Mall Gazette," April 21, 1865.]
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You shall understand them utterly, as I already understand yours.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
term of address for a man
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
the season of growth
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
express a supposition
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [From "The Pall Mall Gazette," April 21, 1865.]
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
thinkersnounUS /ˈθɪŋkərz/
plural of “thinker” — an important intellectual
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
unreadyadjective
not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
under normal conditions
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading You shall understand them utterly, as I already understand yours.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
WAGESnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And I will accept your battle, if you will fight with short swords, which is clearly your interest, for such another article would sink the _Gazette_; and mine, for I have no time to answer speculations on what you writers suppose my opinions may be, "if we understand" them.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
but in spite of that
From this reading _WORK AND WAGES._ _To the Editor of "The Pall Mall Gazette."_ SIR: I am not usually unready for controversy, but I dislike it in spring, as I do the east wind (_pace_ Mr. Kingsley), and I both regret having given occasion to the only dull leader which has yet[43] appeared in the _Pall Mall Gazette_, and the necessity I am involved in of dissecting the same, instead of a violet, on which I was about this morning to begin operations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I see, Sir, that you mean fairly, and that you have careful thinkers and writers on your staff.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading You shall understand them utterly, as I already understand yours.
