1859
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From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
1864
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From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
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From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
abusingverbUS /əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “abuse” — treat badly
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
acquittingverbUS /əˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “acquit” — pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
AristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
according with custom or propriety
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
lacking funds
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
Burdett-Coutts
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From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
ClassesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
give a description of
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
ExhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
historiansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
IndustrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
mentionsnounUS /ˈmenʃənz/
plural of “mention” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
ParliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
philanthropistsnounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpɪsts/
plural of “philanthropist” — someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
possessing material wealth
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This prompted _Punch_ to describe an imaginary "Industrial Exhibition of the Aristocracy," and to describe the fictitious meeting for the Education of the Rich already referred to.
turning-point
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From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _Punch_ mentions, amongst other things, that it was the year in which "the fashion broke out of abusing our wives for bad dinners."]
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
working-men
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From this reading In October, 1864, the North London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition was opened--for the most part organized by working-men, though sundry rich philanthropists, including Miss Burdett-Coutts, had a hand in it.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But if the normal relations between mistresses and servants were becoming steadily worse, _Punch_ was far from acquitting employers.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading [Footnote 21: The year 1859 is regarded by constitutional historians as a turning-point in our Parliamentary history.
