Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Mr. Quintus Slide absolutely came down, and was proposed by Mr. Vellum for the borough.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

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

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

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

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading Mr. Quintus Slide absolutely came down, and was proposed by Mr. Vellum for the borough.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Quintus Slide absolutely came down, and was proposed by Mr. Vellum for the borough.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Quintus Slide absolutely came down, and was proposed by Mr. Vellum for the borough.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Quintus Slide absolutely came down, and was proposed by Mr. Vellum for the borough.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

a citizen who has a legal right to vote

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

a native or inhabitant of Finland

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

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

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

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

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

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From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

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

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

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

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

absolutely essential

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

an amount of time

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Mr. Quintus Slide absolutely came down, and was proposed by Mr. Vellum for the borough.

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From this reading Mr. Quintus Slide absolutely came down, and was proposed by Mr. Vellum for the borough.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

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

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading Mr. Quintus Slide absolutely came down, and was proposed by Mr. Vellum for the borough.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

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 Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

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

From this reading Mr. Vellum being a gentleman learned in the law, and hostile to the interests of the noble owner of Saulsby, was able to raise a little trouble against our hero.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

a source of difficulty

From this reading There was some little trouble at Loughton, and something more of expense than he had before encountered.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

From this reading Mr. Quintus Slide absolutely came down, and was proposed by Mr. Vellum for the borough.

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

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

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

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. Slide was proposed by Mr. Vellum, and seconded by Mr. Vellum’s clerk,--though, as it afterwards appeared, Mr. Vellum’s clerk was not in truth an elector,--and went to the poll like a man.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Mr. Mildmay’s Bill It will be necessary that we should go back in our story for a very short period in order that the reader may be told that Phineas Finn was duly re-elected at Loughton after his appointment at the Treasury Board.