Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

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

From this reading A NEW ERA IN PROVINCIAL JOURNALISM.

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading Having convinced the proprietors of the _Mercury_ of the soundness of my views, I looked out for allies elsewhere.

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

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

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

From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

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

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

a native or inhabitant of Bulgaria

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

the campaign of a candidate to be elected

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

meet to select a candidate or promote a policy

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

possessive form of “chamberlain” — British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

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

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Having convinced the proprietors of the _Mercury_ of the soundness of my views, I looked out for allies elsewhere.

plural of “daily” — a newspaper that is published every day

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

separation into component parts

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

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

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

in or to another place

From this reading Having convinced the proprietors of the _Mercury_ of the soundness of my views, I looked out for allies elsewhere.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading A NEW ERA IN PROVINCIAL JOURNALISM.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

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From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

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

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having convinced the proprietors of the _Mercury_ of the soundness of my views, I looked out for allies elsewhere.

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

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

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

From this reading A NEW ERA IN PROVINCIAL JOURNALISM.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading A NEW ERA IN PROVINCIAL JOURNALISM.

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

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

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

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 I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Having convinced the proprietors of the _Mercury_ of the soundness of my views, I looked out for allies elsewhere.

engage in

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Having convinced the proprietors of the _Mercury_ of the soundness of my views, I looked out for allies elsewhere.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW ERA IN PROVINCIAL JOURNALISM.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

being a member of or formed into a labor union

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Having convinced the proprietors of the _Mercury_ of the soundness of my views, I looked out for allies elsewhere.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Having convinced the proprietors of the _Mercury_ of the soundness of my views, I looked out for allies elsewhere.

of or associated with a province

From this reading A NEW ERA IN PROVINCIAL JOURNALISM.

acceptance of despair

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

a state or condition free from damage or decay

From this reading Having convinced the proprietors of the _Mercury_ of the soundness of my views, I looked out for allies elsewhere.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

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

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

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

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Having convinced the proprietors of the _Mercury_ of the soundness of my views, I looked out for allies elsewhere.

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

From this reading It was in the autumn of 1873 that I undertook a formidable task as a journalist.

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

From this reading I had long been of opinion that the provincial daily papers, if they were properly organised, might make themselves independent of the London dailies, and prevent the latter from competing with the local press.

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From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bringing the _Leeds Mercury_ into Line with the London Dailies--Friendship with William Black--The Dissolution of 1874--The Election at Leeds--Mr. Chamberlain's Candidature for Sheffield--Mr. Gladstone's Resignation--Election of his Successor--Birth of the Caucus--The System Described--Its Adoption at Leeds--Its Effect upon the Fortunes of the Liberal Party--The Bulgarian Atrocities Agitation.