1816
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
1817
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
228
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 228.
229
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 229.
28
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
eagerly desirous
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
EstablishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
EstimatesnounUS /ˈestəməts/
plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
having or given a form or shape
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _In his speech from the Throne._ On Jan.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
highest in quality
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In his speech from the Throne._ On Jan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _In his speech from the Throne._ On Jan.
LudditenounUS /ˈlʌdaɪt/
any opponent of technological progress
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
LudditesnounUS /ˈlʌdaɪts/
plural of “luddite” — any opponent of technological progress
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
engage in
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
MidlandsnounUS /ˈmɪdlændz/
plural of “midland” — a town in west central Texas
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In his speech from the Throne._ On Jan.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading _In his speech from the Throne._ On Jan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading _In his speech from the Throne._ On Jan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
which person or people
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 28, 1817, Regent said that the Estimates ‘had been formed upon a full consideration of all the present circumstances of the country, with an anxious desire to make every reduction in our Establishments which the safety of the Empire and sound policy allow.’
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _Half Luddite._ The Luddites, bands of workmen who destroyed machinery, chiefly in the Midlands, had shown their greatest activity in the preceding year, 1816.
