used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
any thing at all
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
armisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
confined by bonds
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
terminate
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
CLIQUEnounUS /kliːk/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
Jameson
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From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
JohannesburgnounUS /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbərɡ/
city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
LEONARDnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
Maratnoun
French revolutionary leader (born in Switzerland) who was a leader in overthrowing the Girondists and was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday (1743-1793)
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
Mirabeaunoun
French revolutionary who was prominent in the early days of the French Revolution (1749-1791)
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
come into possession of
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
for each
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
by chance
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
PretorianounUS /priˈtɔːriə/
city in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
on the contrary
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
ReformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
reformersnounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “reformer” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
RousseaunounUS /ruːˈsoʊ/
French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Reform Committee had sent a letter to Jameson (as per agreement?) requesting his aid to obtain their demands, as is proved by the letter Jameson had received, signed by five of the leading members of the Reform Committee.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FOLLY OF C. LEONARD AND HIS CLIQUE Johannesburg, or rather the Reform Committee pretending to represent Johannesburg, did many inexplicable things during these few days of excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Reform Committee had promised Jameson (so he declared) to send two thousand men to aid him in pushing his way through to Johannesburg.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
at the time that
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
which person or people
From this reading But what did these brave reformers do--these followers of Mirabeau, Rousseau, and who knows, perhaps, Marat?
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Jameson was on his way, as per agreement with them, to fight with them, and for them, these reformers (?) sent a deputation to Pretoria and concluded an armistice with the Government, by which they bound themselves not to do anything to break the peace, or to give the Government cause to send a force against them for a stipulated time.
