Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

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

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck was right, and Charlie Fitzgerald had judged wisely.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

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

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

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

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

possessive form of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

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From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck was right, and Charlie Fitzgerald had judged wisely.

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

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck was right, and Charlie Fitzgerald had judged wisely.

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

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

the body of voters who elect a representative for their area

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

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

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

someone who sells fish

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck was right, and Charlie Fitzgerald had judged wisely.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

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

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck was right, and Charlie Fitzgerald had judged wisely.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

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

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

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

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

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

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck was right, and Charlie Fitzgerald had judged wisely.

and nothing more

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

plural of “leaflet” — a thin triangular flap of a heart valve

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

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 The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

engage in

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

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

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

a particular point in time

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck was right, and Charlie Fitzgerald had judged wisely.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

not any; not one

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

above and across; more than

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

go across or through

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

by chance

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck was right, and Charlie Fitzgerald had judged wisely.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

carry out

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

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

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

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

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

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

From this reading The first meeting of the campaign was to be held in quite a little hall belonging to the local ethical society.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

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

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck was right, and Charlie Fitzgerald had judged wisely.

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

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

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

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck's fervid declaration was not enough: one man after another at the back of the hall must take the opportunity, while congratulating the candidate upon his attitude, to make a considerable harangue upon the awful pass to which English freedom had come.

which person or people

From this reading Leaflets, printed by the Relief Committee, were in the hands of more than half the audience; and what was more interesting was to see how, the moment the meeting was over, those who had asked questions distributed themselves, as though according to orders, into the various quarters of the borough, visiting the public houses and spreading the news of their candidate's declarations.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.

in a wise manner

From this reading Mr. Clutterbuck was right, and Charlie Fitzgerald had judged wisely.

but in spite of that

From this reading No interest had yet been taken in the election, the greater part of the constituency had perhaps but just heard of it--yet the whole evening turned upon Fishmonger and The Other.