Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

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

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

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

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

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

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

react verbally

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

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

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

the act of waking

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

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

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

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

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

the status of a citizen with rights and duties

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

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 Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

make larger

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

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

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

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

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

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

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

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

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

a quantity that is added

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

the force of workers available

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

not one, and not any

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

only a very short time before

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

past form of “scratch” — cause friction

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

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

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

term of address for a man

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

in the near future

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

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

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Answer they had none, from the platform; but the male audience rose in their hundreds, struck these audacious hussies in the face, scratched and slapped them (this was the role of the boys), and hustled them out into the street, bleeding and dishevelled.

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

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

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

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

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

From this reading Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst dared to act as if they were men, and asked Sir Edward Grey at his Manchester meeting in October, 1905, if a Liberal Administration would give Votes to Women, should it be placed in power at the next Election.

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

From this reading These idealizers of the Liberal Party, which had really definitely ceased to be Liberal in 1894, had a rude awakening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE SHILLITO CASE In the autumn of 1905, increase among women of the idea of full citizenship made rapid strides.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There was a feeling in the air that Balfour must soon resign or go to the country, that a Liberal Ministry would succeed to power, and that being Liberal it could scarcely, in reason or with any logic, refuse to enlarge the franchise to the advantage of the female half of the community.