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From this reading His seals were immediately offered to Lord North,[1] who declined them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I therefore could not think the loss of him a misfortune.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
AdministrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I therefore could not think the loss of him a misfortune.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading His seals were immediately offered to Lord North,[1] who declined them.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I therefore could not think the loss of him a misfortune.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His seals were immediately offered to Lord North,[1] who declined them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
loosenverbUS /ˈluːsən/
make loose or looser
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
something that is lost
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading I therefore could not think the loss of him a misfortune.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading His seals were immediately offered to Lord North,[1] who declined them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I therefore could not think the loss of him a misfortune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading His seals were immediately offered to Lord North,[1] who declined them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
OppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
perniciousadjectiveUS /pərˈnɪʃəs/
exceedingly harmful
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
an educational institution
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading His seals were immediately offered to Lord North,[1] who declined them.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had engaged to betray the latter to the former, as I knew early, and as Lord Mansfield has since declared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His seals were immediately offered to Lord North,[1] who declined them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore could not think the loss of him a misfortune.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I therefore could not think the loss of him a misfortune.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
which person or people
From this reading His seals were immediately offered to Lord North,[1] who declined them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Opposition rejoiced; but they ought to have been better acquainted with one educated in their own school.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Opposition expected that the loss of this essential pin would loosen the whole frame; but it had been hard, if both his life and death were to be pernicious to the Administration.
