1834
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From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
aggregationnounUS /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
(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 The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
bandedadjectiveUS /ˈbændɪd/
identified with a band especially around a leg
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
confederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
ConservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
conserveverbUS /kənˈsɜːrv/
keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
definingnounUS /dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
InfidelitynounUS /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti/
the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
Latitudinarianism
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From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
ManifestonounUS /ˌmænəˈfestoʊ/
a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
the force of workers available
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
as might be expected
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
not one, and not any
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
come into possession of
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
perturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
get by special effort
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
relating to human society and its members
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
Tamworth
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From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading At an epoch of political perplexity and social alarm, the confederation was convenient, and was calculated by aggregation to encourage the timid and confused.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
at the time that
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The leaders indeed might profit by their eminent position to obtain power for their individual gratification, but it was impossible to secure their followers that which, after all, must be the great recompense of a political party, the putting in practice of their opinions; for they had none.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But when the perturbation was a little subsided, and men began to inquire why they were banded together, the difficulty of defining their purpose proved that the league, however respectable, was not a party.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Tamworth Manifesto of 1834 was an attempt to construct a party without principles; its basis therefore was necessarily Latitudinarianism; and its inevitable consequence has been Political Infidelity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There was indeed a considerable shouting about what they called Conservative principles; but the awkward question naturally arose, what will you conserve?
