used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hands are the hands of the English Tory, the voice is the voice of Karl Marx."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The Socialists sent forth mocking cheers, while the Government benches sat silent.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading The Socialists sent forth mocking cheers, while the Government benches sat silent.
cleavagenounUS /ˈkliːvədʒ/
the state of being split or cleft
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
CollectivismnounUS /kəˈlektɪvɪzəm/
Soviet communism
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
ConservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The hands are the hands of the English Tory, the voice is the voice of Karl Marx."
to or in any or all places
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Socialists sent forth mocking cheers, while the Government benches sat silent.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The hands are the hands of the English Tory, the voice is the voice of Karl Marx."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hands are the hands of the English Tory, the voice is the voice of Karl Marx."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
Karl
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From this reading The hands are the hands of the English Tory, the voice is the voice of Karl Marx."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
MarxnounUS /mɑːrks/
United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1901-1979)
From this reading The hands are the hands of the English Tory, the voice is the voice of Karl Marx."
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading The Socialists sent forth mocking cheers, while the Government benches sat silent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Socialists sent forth mocking cheers, while the Government benches sat silent.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Socialists sent forth mocking cheers, while the Government benches sat silent.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The Socialists sent forth mocking cheers, while the Government benches sat silent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
SocialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
SocialistsnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələsts/
plural of “socialist” — a political advocate of socialism
From this reading The Socialists sent forth mocking cheers, while the Government benches sat silent.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading The hands are the hands of the English Tory, the voice is the voice of Karl Marx."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The hands are the hands of the English Tory, the voice is the voice of Karl Marx."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speech was one more sign of the new cleavage of parties that was being everywhere brought about by the pressure of the new Collectivism.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading George went back to the House, and stayed for half an hour or so, listening to a fine speech from a member of a former Liberal Cabinet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Socialists sent forth mocking cheers, while the Government benches sat silent.
a late time of life
From this reading "We always knew," said the speaker, referring to a Ministry in which he had served seven years before, "that we should be fighting Socialism in good earnest before many years were over; and we knew, too, that we should be fighting it as put forward by a Conservative Government.
