Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

noisy quarrel

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

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

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

subject to appointment

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

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

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

persuasion of voters in a political campaign

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

a government administrator

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

plural of “constituency” — the body of voters who elect a representative for their area

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

of or relating to elections

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

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

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

the organ of sight

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

yet to be or coming

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

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

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

to a considerable degree

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

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

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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 Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

the literary culture

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

the force of workers available

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617)

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

happening every night

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

plural of “pledge” — a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

resist doing something

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

plural of “resume” — short descriptive summary (of events)

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

try to get or reach

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

not in physical motion

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

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

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

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

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

past form of “vaunt” — show off

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

inflected form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

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

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

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

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As if the spectacle of what was doing at Westminster did not satisfy their appetite for political excitement, the Constituencies of the future could not refrain from anticipating the fancied pleasures of an electoral struggle.

at the time that

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

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

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.

belonging to which person

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

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From this reading Macaulay is invited to stand for Leeds--The Reform bill passes--Macaulay appointed Commissioner of the Board of Control--His life in office--Letters to his sisters-- Contested election at Leeds--Macaulay's bearing as a candidate--Canvassing--Pledges--Intrusion of religion into politics--Placemen in Parliament--Liverpool--Margaret Macaulay's marriage--How it affected her brother--He is returned for Leeds--Becomes Secretary of the Board of Control--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--Session of 1832-- Macaulay's Speech on the India Bill--His regard for Lord Glenelg--Letters to Hannah Macaulay--The West Indian question--Macaulay resigns Office--He gains his point, and resumes his place--Emancipation of the Slaves--Death of Wilberforce--Macaulay is appointed Member of the Supreme Council of India--Letters to Hannah Macaulay, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Napier--Altercation between Lord Althorp and Mr. Shiel--Macaulay's appearance before the Committee of Investigation--He sails for India.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Impatient to exercise their privileges, and to show that they had as good an eye for a man as those patrons of nomination seats whose discernment was being vaunted nightly in a dozen speeches from the Opposition benches of the House of Commons, the great cities were vying with each other to seek representatives worthy of the occasion and of themselves.

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

From this reading The time was fast approaching when the country would be called upon to choose its first Reformed Parliament.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading DURING the earlier half of the year 1832 the vessel of Reform was still labouring heavily; but, long before she was through the breakers, men had begun to discount the treasures which she was bringing into port.