Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

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

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

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

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

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

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

(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 The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

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

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

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

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

(law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

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

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

aroused to action

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

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

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

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

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But England was sick of the Liberals, in spite of the reforms of the late Government.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

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From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

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

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

plural of “depredation” — an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading But England was sick of the Liberals, in spite of the reforms of the late Government.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading But England was sick of the Liberals, in spite of the reforms of the late Government.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

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

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

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

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

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

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

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

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

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

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But England was sick of the Liberals, in spite of the reforms of the late Government.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

plural of “liberal” — a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

the force of workers available

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

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

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

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From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

not one, and not any

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

and nothing more

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

above and across; more than

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

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

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

restore to the previous state or rank

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

an educational institution

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

have in common

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading But England was sick of the Liberals, in spite of the reforms of the late Government.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading But England was sick of the Liberals, in spite of the reforms of the late Government.

having a supporting base

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

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

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

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

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

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From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

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

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When Gladstone dissolved Parliament in '74 and made his appeal to the country to reinstate the Liberals, Ishmael boldly made up his mind as to his own convictions and supported the Liberal candidate.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

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

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

at the time that

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

in or at the place that

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

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

From this reading The dread of Home Rule, the defeat of the Ministry over the unpopular Irish Universities Bill, and the ill-feeling aroused by the payment of the fine to the United States for the depredations of the _Alabama_--which was to have marked the beginning of a new era when all troubles would be settled by arbitration--these things had all, though none had loomed as large in the popular imagination as the great Tichborne case, contributed to the weariness felt where Mr. Gladstone was concerned.

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

From this reading Reform was in the air; it was the great time of reforms, when men burned over what would now seem commonplaces, so used are we become to the improvements these men made.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading THE NATION AND NICKY The school board was only a beginning, and, though Ishmael never yielded to Dan's persuasiveness to the extent of standing for Parliament, he took an increasing share in local administration.