Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Audley Egerton stands on his hearth alone.

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

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

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

From this reading A dissolution of parliament, as Audley's sagacious experience had foreseen, was inevitable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

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From this reading Audley Egerton stands on his hearth alone.

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From this reading A dissolution of parliament, as Audley's sagacious experience had foreseen, was inevitable.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

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

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

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

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

rid of obstructions

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

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

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

separation into component parts

From this reading A dissolution of parliament, as Audley's sagacious experience had foreseen, was inevitable.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

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From this reading Audley Egerton stands on his hearth alone.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

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

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

divisible by two

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading A dissolution of parliament, as Audley's sagacious experience had foreseen, was inevitable.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading A dissolution of parliament, as Audley's sagacious experience had foreseen, was inevitable.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

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

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

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

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Audley Egerton stands on his hearth alone.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

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

From this reading Audley Egerton stands on his hearth alone.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

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

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading A dissolution of parliament, as Audley's sagacious experience had foreseen, was inevitable.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

immediately past

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

held up in the air

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

worth remembering

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

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

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Audley Egerton stands on his hearth alone.

on one occasion

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading A dissolution of parliament, as Audley's sagacious experience had foreseen, was inevitable.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading A dissolution of parliament, as Audley's sagacious experience had foreseen, was inevitable.

cut with a saw

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Audley Egerton stands on his hearth alone.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

in a studious manner

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

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

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The new ministers had stated the general programme of their policy, and introduced one measure in especial that had lifted them at once to the dizzy height of popular power.

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

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.

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

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

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

From this reading A dissolution of parliament, as Audley's sagacious experience had foreseen, was inevitable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

at the time that

From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

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From this reading During the short interval that has elapsed since we last saw him, events had occurred memorable in English history, wherewith we have nought to do in a narrative studiously avoiding all party politics even when treating of politicians.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But it became clear that this measure could not be carried without a fresh appeal to the people.