used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The constructive plans now forming in so many brains would melt into air.
(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 An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The old regime would be reinstated, reinstalled.
BourbonsnounUS /ˈbɜːrbənz/
plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading Like the Bourbons, they will have learned nothing and will have forgotten nothing.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The constructive plans now forming in so many brains would melt into air.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
constructiveadjectiveUS /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
From this reading The constructive plans now forming in so many brains would melt into air.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down, down, down would fall the high hopes of the social reformer.
Dundee
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From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Down, down, down would fall the high hopes of the social reformer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Like the Bourbons, they will have learned nothing and will have forgotten nothing.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The constructive plans now forming in so many brains would melt into air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Like the Bourbons, they will have learned nothing and will have forgotten nothing.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Down, down, down would fall the high hopes of the social reformer.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Down, down, down would fall the high hopes of the social reformer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
inconclusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/
not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The constructive plans now forming in so many brains would melt into air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Like the Bourbons, they will have learned nothing and will have forgotten nothing.
LiberalismnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəlɪzəm/
a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the Bourbons, they will have learned nothing and will have forgotten nothing.
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 constructive plans now forming in so many brains would melt into air.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading The constructive plans now forming in so many brains would melt into air.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Like the Bourbons, they will have learned nothing and will have forgotten nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The constructive plans now forming in so many brains would melt into air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old regime would be reinstated, reinstalled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
the local environment
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The constructive plans now forming in so many brains would melt into air.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
RadicalismnounUS /ˈrædɪkəlɪzəm/
the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
reformernounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmər/
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading Down, down, down would fall the high hopes of the social reformer.
regimenounUS /rəˈʒiːm/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The old regime would be reinstated, reinstalled.
reinstalledverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈstɑːld/
past form of “reinstall” — install again
From this reading The old regime would be reinstated, reinstalled.
reinstatedverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtɪd/
past form of “reinstate” — restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading The old regime would be reinstated, reinstalled.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The constructive plans now forming in so many brains would melt into air.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Down, down, down would fall the high hopes of the social reformer.
not in physical motion
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the Bourbons, they will have learned nothing and will have forgotten nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
which person or people
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Like the Bourbons, they will have learned nothing and will have forgotten nothing.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An inconclusive verdict from Dundee, the home of Scottish Radicalism--an inconclusive, or, still more, a disastrous verdict--would carry a message of despair to every one in all parts of our island and in our sister island who is working for the essential influences and truths of Liberalism and progress.
