1,000,000
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1,500,000
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From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
677,000
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From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
82
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From this reading How is it that, during the last nine years, there has been a decrease of 1,000,000[82] live stock in Ireland, or nearly one-ninth of the total?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How is it that, during the last nine years, there has been a decrease of 1,000,000[82] live stock in Ireland, or nearly one-ninth of the total?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
an occurrence of something
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
a state at a particular time
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
consolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading How is it that, during the last nine years, there has been a decrease of 1,000,000[82] live stock in Ireland, or nearly one-ninth of the total?
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
equitynounUS /ˈekwəti/
the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
accept an excuse for
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
an act that fails
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
FanaticaladjectiveUS /fəˈnætɪkəl/
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
FINISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading THE FINISHING STROKE.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
destroyed or killed
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How is it that, during the last nine years, there has been a decrease of 1,000,000[82] live stock in Ireland, or nearly one-ninth of the total?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
holdingsnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋz/
plural of “holding” — the act of retaining something
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
How
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From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
ingeniouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʒiːnjəsli/
in an ingenious manner
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
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 I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
large or big relative to something else
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
immediately past
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
legislationnounUS /ˌledʒəˈsleɪʃən/
law enacted by a legislative body
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading How is it that, during the last nine years, there has been a decrease of 1,000,000[82] live stock in Ireland, or nearly one-ninth of the total?
manipulatedverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
Mill'snounUS /mɪlz/
possessive form of “mill” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
a form of address for a man
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading How is it that, during the last nine years, there has been a decrease of 1,000,000[82] live stock in Ireland, or nearly one-ninth of the total?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
one-ninthnoun
one part in nine equal parts
From this reading How is it that, during the last nine years, there has been a decrease of 1,000,000[82] live stock in Ireland, or nearly one-ninth of the total?
and nothing more
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How is it that, during the last nine years, there has been a decrease of 1,000,000[82] live stock in Ireland, or nearly one-ninth of the total?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
statisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading THE FINISHING STROKE.
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
express in words
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINISHING STROKE.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
in or at that place or location
From this reading How is it that, during the last nine years, there has been a decrease of 1,000,000[82] live stock in Ireland, or nearly one-ninth of the total?
thirty-twoadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
tillagenounUS /ˈtɪlɑːdʒ/
arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading How is it that, during the last nine years, there has been a decrease of 1,000,000[82] live stock in Ireland, or nearly one-ninth of the total?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
which person or people
From this reading You will tell me that the farms are larger,--that the farm stock is richer,--that the peasant proprietors who were a failure (contrary to Mr. Mill’s theories) are disappearing, and holdings are more consolidated; but, my Fanatical Friend, if Ireland be not ruined, what is the meaning of this frantic legislation, which many of its supporters can only excuse on the ground of expediency, not equity?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
a late time of life
From this reading How is it that, during the last thirty-two years, nearly 1,500,000 acres have gone out of tillage and 677,000 acres have gone out of farming altogether?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have not the slightest doubt, that you will tell me that Ireland is _not ruined_, that she was never before in so satisfactory condition, and that you will bring forward ingeniously manipulated statistics to prove your case.
