Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

declared but not proved

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

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

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

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

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

inclined to comply

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

having the place or position changed

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

come together

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

a social unit living together

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

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

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

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

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

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

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

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

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

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From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

having superior power and influence

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

gather

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

on the contrary

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

in a statistically significant way

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

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

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

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

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It is probable that the paramount desire of the Duke in his effort to confirm his power was to rally and restore the ranks of the Tory party, disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

precisely as stated

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that the head of the powerful family of Lowther, in the House of Commons, was never asked to resign his office, although he himself and his following voted invariably against the Government measure.

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

From this reading Quite conscious of the difficulties he had to encounter, he was nevertheless full of confidence in his ability to control them.

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

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

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.

which person or people

From this reading The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to the rebels, who were treated, as some alleged, with more consideration than the compliant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Duke of Wellington applied himself to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which he owed the success of so many campaigns.