1831
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From this reading The Lords faced the risk, and threw out the Bill on the 8th of October 1831.
8th
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From this reading The Lords faced the risk, and threw out the Bill on the 8th of October 1831.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
ARCHDEACONnoun
(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
lacking funds
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
COLLECTEDadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The Lords faced the risk, and threw out the Bill on the 8th of October 1831.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
at the same time but in another place
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The Lords faced the risk, and threw out the Bill on the 8th of October 1831.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Lords faced the risk, and threw out the Bill on the 8th of October 1831.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
PARALLELOGRAMnoun
a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in length
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
PAUL'SnounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
ReformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The Lords faced the risk, and threw out the Bill on the 8th of October 1831.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
SINGLETONnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
ST
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From this reading ST.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
Sydney'snounUS /ˈsɪdniz/
possessive form of “sydney” — the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The Lords faced the risk, and threw out the Bill on the 8th of October 1831.
propel through the air
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Sydney's prophecy was promptly justified, and the most threatening violence and disorder broke out in the great centres of industrial population.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading PAUL'S--THE PARALLELOGRAM--ARCHDEACON SINGLETON--COLLECTED WORKS Meanwhile the Reform Bill had passed the House of Commons and was sent up to the House of Lords.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the summer, Sydney Smith had written to Lord Grey--"You may be sure that any attempt of the Lords to throw out the Bill will be the signal for the most energetic resistance from one end of the kingdom to another."
