116
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From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this the Session languished.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
(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 Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
on or to one side
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
BALFOURnounUS /ˈbælfɔːr/
English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
see with attention
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
debatesnounUS /dəˈbeɪts/
plural of “debate” — a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
a social unit living together
From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
GILLIS
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From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
GLADSTONEnounUS /ˈɡlædstoʊn/
liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
the act of departing
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
GrantsnounUS /ɡrænts/
plural of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
hobnobbingverbUS /ˈhɑːbnɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “hobnob” — rub elbows with
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
Incorruptibleadjective
incapable of being morally corrupted
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
languishedverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃt/
past form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading After this the Session languished.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
LobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
minoritynounUS /maɪˈnɔːrəti/
a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part
From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
MORALITYnounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
OddestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəst/
superlative of “odd” — not divisible by two
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
by chance
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
SAGEnounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
SessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
TAYnounUS /teɪ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
a special situation
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this the Session languished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
VotenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Vote for Royal Family of course granted, but in face of significant minority of 116.
votingnounUS /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oddest thing of all was to behold Irish Members voting with the Court Party--JOSEPH GILLIS going out shoulder to shoulder with ARTHUR BALFOUR, and TAY PAY hobnobbing with OLD MORALITY.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These debates on the Royal Grants were, perhaps, the most animated of Session.
which person or people
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GLADSTONE supported Government, marching into Lobby against large majority of his own following, who turned aside with the Incorruptible SAGE.
