1825
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From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
1835
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From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us take a brief retrospect of Ireland before the introduction of Free Trade.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading I repeat the assertion that Ireland has been _ruined by Free Trade_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I repeat the assertion that Ireland has been _ruined by Free Trade_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Let us take a brief retrospect of Ireland before the introduction of Free Trade.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Let us take a brief retrospect of Ireland before the introduction of Free Trade.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I repeat the assertion that Ireland has been _ruined by Free Trade_.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
a period of 100 years
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
exportsnounUS /ˈekspɔːrts/
plural of “export” — commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I repeat the assertion that Ireland has been _ruined by Free Trade_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I repeat the assertion that Ireland has been _ruined by Free Trade_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I repeat the assertion that Ireland has been _ruined by Free Trade_.
importsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrts/
plural of “import” — commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
industriesnounUS /ˈɪndəstriz/
plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Let us take a brief retrospect of Ireland before the introduction of Free Trade.
IRELANDnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading IRELAND UNDER THE WHEELS.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us take a brief retrospect of Ireland before the introduction of Free Trade.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us take a brief retrospect of Ireland before the introduction of Free Trade.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I repeat the assertion that Ireland has been _ruined by Free Trade_.
retrospectnounUS /ˈretrəspekt/
contemplation of things past
From this reading Let us take a brief retrospect of Ireland before the introduction of Free Trade.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading I repeat the assertion that Ireland has been _ruined by Free Trade_.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
make steady
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
carry out
From this reading Let us take a brief retrospect of Ireland before the introduction of Free Trade.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I repeat the assertion that Ireland has been _ruined by Free Trade_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IRELAND UNDER THE WHEELS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading I repeat the assertion that Ireland has been _ruined by Free Trade_.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IRELAND UNDER THE WHEELS.
undoubted
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From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us take a brief retrospect of Ireland before the introduction of Free Trade.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
WHEELSnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading IRELAND UNDER THE WHEELS.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the earlier part of this century Ireland showed great capabilities for improvement and national prosperity, and (in spite of the somewhat selfish policy of England, which did not sufficiently protect from herself the industries of Ireland) she gave undoubted signs of a steady but rapid advance in prosperity.
a late time of life
From this reading Between the years 1825 and 1835, her exports and imports were more than doubled.
