Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

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From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

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From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

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From this reading 88-90 Chancery Lane.

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From this reading 88-90 Chancery Lane.

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

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

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From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

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From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading 88-90 Chancery Lane.

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From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

the ceremony of installing a new monarch

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

a female human offspring

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

involving financial matters

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

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From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

a narrow way or road

From this reading 88-90 Chancery Lane.

in like or similar manner

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

social deportment

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

a town in west central Texas

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

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

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

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From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

on one occasion

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

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From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

a woman of the peerage in Britain

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

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From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

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From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

not in physical motion

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

possessing sweep

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

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From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

a meter in a taxi that registers the fare (based on the length of the ride)

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

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

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

widely or fully known

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

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

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

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From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading It was likewise the year in which the South African War was finally wound up and the star of Joseph Chamberlain paled to its setting, and Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel founded the Women's Social and Political Union at Manchester.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading In 1903, the Fiscal controversy absorbed much of public attention, the War Office was once more reformed, women's skirts still swept the pavement and encumbered the ball-room, a Peeress wrote to the _Times_ to complain of Modern Manners, Surrey beat Something-or-other at the Oval, and modern Cricket was voted dull.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading DAVID IS CALLED TO THE BAR 1902 was the year of King Edward's break-down in health but of his ultimate Coronation; it was the year in which Mr. Arthur Balfour became premier; it was the year in which motors became really well-known, familiar objects in the London streets, and hansoms (I think) had to adopt taximeter clocks on the eve of their displacement by taxi-cabs.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was concluded, and _Fraser and Warren_ received a year's notice from the Midland Insurance Co. that they must vacate their premises on the fifth floor of Nos.