used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
(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 No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One fact alone will illustrate the profound ignorance and the perplexed ideas.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There is this connection between the subjects--that the spirit of Whiggism is hostile to the English constitution.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading There is this connection between the subjects--that the spirit of Whiggism is hostile to the English constitution.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
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 English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
divisible by two
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
at any time
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One fact alone will illustrate the profound ignorance and the perplexed ideas.
a social unit living together
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
widely known and esteemed
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading There is this connection between the subjects--that the spirit of Whiggism is hostile to the English constitution.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One fact alone will illustrate the profound ignorance and the perplexed ideas.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading One fact alone will illustrate the profound ignorance and the perplexed ideas.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading One fact alone will illustrate the profound ignorance and the perplexed ideas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
immediately past
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
misconceivedverbUS /mɪskənˈsiːvd/
past form of “misconceive” — interpret in the wrong way
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
misrepresentedadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsreprɪˈzentɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
not any; not one
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One fact alone will illustrate the profound ignorance and the perplexed ideas.
and nothing more
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading One fact alone will illustrate the profound ignorance and the perplexed ideas.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
politynounUS /ˈpɑːləti/
the form of government of a social organization
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading One fact alone will illustrate the profound ignorance and the perplexed ideas.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There is this connection between the subjects--that the spirit of Whiggism is hostile to the English constitution.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is this connection between the subjects--that the spirit of Whiggism is hostile to the English constitution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is this connection between the subjects--that the spirit of Whiggism is hostile to the English constitution.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is this connection between the subjects--that the spirit of Whiggism is hostile to the English constitution.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is this connection between the subjects--that the spirit of Whiggism is hostile to the English constitution.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
treatisenounUS /ˈtriːtəs/
a formal exposition
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
upholdverbUS /əpˈhoʊld/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
viz
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From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
Whiggism
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From this reading _The English Constitution_ A CHAPTER on the English constitution is a natural episode on the spirit of Whiggism.
which person or people
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One fact alone will illustrate the profound ignorance and the perplexed ideas.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The present Whig leader of the House of Commons, a member of a family who pique themselves on their constitutional reputation, an author who has even written an elaborate treatise on our polity, in one of his speeches, delivered only so late as the last session of Parliament, declared his desire and determination to uphold the present settlement of the ‘three estates of the realm, viz.--King, Lords, and Commons.’
but in spite of that
From this reading No political institutions ever yet flourished which have been more the topic of discussion among writers of all countries and all parties than our famous establishment of ‘King, Lords, and Commons;’ and no institutions ever yet flourished, of which the character has been more misrepresented and more misconceived.
