Chapter VII

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

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

put in effect

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

highly skilled

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

(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 It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

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From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

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

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

enough to be estimated or measured

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

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

From this reading It would therefore be unnecessary as well.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

plural of “bookcase” — a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

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From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

third-person singular of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

give a description of

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

set up or found

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

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

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

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

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

in an intelligible manner

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

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

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.

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

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It would therefore be unnecessary as well.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He had already accomplished appreciable things for their advantage, and he intended to accomplish more.

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

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

in the direction of

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

not necessary

From this reading It would therefore be unnecessary as well.

precisely as stated

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

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

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It would therefore be unnecessary as well.

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

From this reading The publications of the Government of India hold them all, and something very similar may be found in the record which every retired civilian of distinction cherishes in leather, behind the glass of his bookcases in Brighton or Bournemouth.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Honourable Mr. Ancram’s ideal policy toward the few score million subjects of the Queen-Empress for whose benefit he helped to legislate, was a paternalism somewhat highly tempered with the exercise of discipline.

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

From this reading It would be difficult to describe intelligibly all that he had done; besides, his tasks live in history.