adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All of us like to be on the winning side.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
boroughsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “borough” — one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
COMINGnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
ConstituenciesnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənsiz/
plural of “constituency” — the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
Dunchester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
ElectionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
HalfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All of us like to be on the winning side.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
pollnounUS /poʊl/
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
RadicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
RED-HEADED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading All of us like to be on the winning side.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All of us like to be on the winning side.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Under circumstances still too recent to need explanation, the Government of which I was a member had decided to appeal to the country, the General Election being fixed for the end of September, after the termination of harvest.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Constituencies are very like sheep, and if the leaders jump through a certain gap in the political hedge the flock, or a large proportion of it, will generally follow.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading All of us like to be on the winning side.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dunchester was considered to be a safe Radical seat, and, as a matter of parliamentary tactics, the poll for this city, together with that of eight or ten other boroughs, was fixed for the earliest possible day, in the hope that the results might encourage more doubtful places to give their support.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading THE COMING OF THE RED-HEADED MAN Half of the three years of probation had gone by and once more we found ourselves at Dunchester in August.
