Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

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

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

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

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

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From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

expressing much in few words

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

make right or correct

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

in an intentionally unkind way

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

a public act of denouncing

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

a person who does not talk

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

in a free manner

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

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

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

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

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

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

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

lacking in rigor or strictness

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

in your mind

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

having or showing no mercy

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

not any; not one

From this reading The King had spoken;--and with no uncertain voice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

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From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

a human being

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

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

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

exercising power or authority

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

hold back within

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The King had spoken;--and with no uncertain voice.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

not in physical motion

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

possessing sweep

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

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

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

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

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading The King had spoken;--and with no uncertain voice.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Every journal in city and province led off its news under the one chief heading,--‘The King’s Speech.’

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

unwillingness to tell lies

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The King had spoken;--and with no uncertain voice.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

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

From this reading A VOTE FOR LOVE Next day it was known through the length and breadth of the city that the King, so long judged as a political Dummy, had proved himself a living, acting authority.

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

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

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

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

belonging to which person

From this reading Documentary evidence of the dishonourable speculations with the public money which had been so freely indulged in by the Secretary of State, aided and abetted by the Premier, was handed by the King in person to the authorities whose business it was to examine such proofs,--the dishonourable measures used to retain the ‘majority’ were fully exposed, and the whole House stood thunderstruck and mentally paralysed, under the straight accusation and merciless condemnation launched at their own lax tolerance of such iniquitous practices, by their reigning monarch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The King had spoken;--and with no uncertain voice.

the manner in which something is expressed in words

From this reading Cool, brilliant in wording, concise in statement,--cuttingly correct in facts, convincing in argument, his unexpected denouncement of Carl Pérousse, and the Pérousse ‘majority,’ swept the Government off their feet by its daring courage, and still more daring veracity.