used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
a quantity of money
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
applicantsnounUS /ˈæplɪkənts/
plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
encumberedadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmbərd/
loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
essentialsnounUS /eˈsenʃəlz/
plural of “essential” — anything indispensable
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
HAPHAZARDadjectiveUS /hæpˈhæzərd/
dependent upon or characterized by chance
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
inaugurateverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡjərɪt/
commence officially
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
Lord-Lieutenant
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From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
the force of workers available
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
mock-royalty
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From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
PremiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
filled with bewilderment
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
qualificationnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now, it might be carelessly imagined that here was one of those essentials very easily supplied.
VICEROYnounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another great requisite, beside fortune and a certain amount of ability, was at this time looked for.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
at the time that
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
in or at the place that
From this reading A HAPHAZARD VICEROY When the Government came into office, they were sorely puzzled where to find a Lord-Lieutenant for Ireland.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
which person or people
From this reading The Premier was about, as newspapers call it, 'to inaugurate a new policy,' and he wanted a man who knew nothing about Ireland!
belonging to which person
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is, unhappily, a post that the men most fitted for generally refuse, while the Cabinet is besieged by a class of applicants whose highest qualification is a taste for mock-royalty combined with an encumbered estate.
