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From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is a character of extreme diversity of representation.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The Prime Minister differs from the Chancellor of the Duchy, for he seems fonder of illustration than argument:
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading But he published a second and more popular edition in the autumn, and in the autumn of last year he inserted the passage I am now reading.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
boroughsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “borough” — one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading The Prime Minister differs from the Chancellor of the Duchy, for he seems fonder of illustration than argument:
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “It is a character of extreme diversity of representation.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading The Prime Minister differs from the Chancellor of the Duchy, for he seems fonder of illustration than argument:
diversitynounUS /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
noticeable heterogeneity
From this reading “It is a character of extreme diversity of representation.
DuchynounUS /ˈdʌtʃi/
the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
From this reading The Prime Minister differs from the Chancellor of the Duchy, for he seems fonder of illustration than argument:
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
ElectionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading “It is a character of extreme diversity of representation.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
fonderadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndər/
comparative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The Prime Minister differs from the Chancellor of the Duchy, for he seems fonder of illustration than argument:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Prime Minister differs from the Chancellor of the Duchy, for he seems fonder of illustration than argument:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
fulness
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From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading The Prime Minister differs from the Chancellor of the Duchy, for he seems fonder of illustration than argument:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading But he published a second and more popular edition in the autumn, and in the autumn of last year he inserted the passage I am now reading.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a character of extreme diversity of representation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is a character of extreme diversity of representation.
immediately past
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he published a second and more popular edition in the autumn, and in the autumn of last year he inserted the passage I am now reading.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But he published a second and more popular edition in the autumn, and in the autumn of last year he inserted the passage I am now reading.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is a character of extreme diversity of representation.
and nothing more
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading But he published a second and more popular edition in the autumn, and in the autumn of last year he inserted the passage I am now reading.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading But he published a second and more popular edition in the autumn, and in the autumn of last year he inserted the passage I am now reading.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading “It is a character of extreme diversity of representation.
republished
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From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
express in words
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But he published a second and more popular edition in the autumn, and in the autumn of last year he inserted the passage I am now reading.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Prime Minister differs from the Chancellor of the Duchy, for he seems fonder of illustration than argument:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
the season of growth
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Prime Minister differs from the Chancellor of the Duchy, for he seems fonder of illustration than argument:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elections by great bodies, agricultural, commercial, or manufacturing, in our counties and great cities are balanced by the right of election in boroughs of small or moderate population, which are thus admitted to fill up the defects and complete the fulness of our representation.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I need not say that I am reading from the work of a Prime Minister.[26] Not only that, but he republished it in the spring of last year, and in that edition this passage is not there.
