adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But the strength of the minority consisted, not in the fact that the majority against them was small, but that it was decreasing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was still a Conservative majority,--though but a small majority.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In February they certainly had not expected to be called to power in the course of the existing Session.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In February they certainly had not expected to be called to power in the course of the existing Session.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
ConservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading There was still a Conservative majority,--though but a small majority.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading But the strength of the minority consisted, not in the fact that the majority against them was small, but that it was decreasing.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In February they certainly had not expected to be called to power in the course of the existing Session.
decreasingadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming less or smaller
From this reading But the strength of the minority consisted, not in the fact that the majority against them was small, but that it was decreasing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perhaps they did not expect it yet.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading In February they certainly had not expected to be called to power in the course of the existing Session.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Perhaps they did not expect it yet.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But the strength of the minority consisted, not in the fact that the majority against them was small, but that it was decreasing.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading In February they certainly had not expected to be called to power in the course of the existing Session.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
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From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
LiberalsnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəlz/
plural of “liberal” — a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading There was still a Conservative majority,--though but a small majority.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
minoritynounUS /maɪˈnɔːrəti/
a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part
From this reading But the strength of the minority consisted, not in the fact that the majority against them was small, but that it was decreasing.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In February they certainly had not expected to be called to power in the course of the existing Session.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps they did not expect it yet.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In February they certainly had not expected to be called to power in the course of the existing Session.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
SessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading In February they certainly had not expected to be called to power in the course of the existing Session.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was still a Conservative majority,--though but a small majority.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading There was still a Conservative majority,--though but a small majority.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But the strength of the minority consisted, not in the fact that the majority against them was small, but that it was decreasing.
StudynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was still a Conservative majority,--though but a small majority.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In February they certainly had not expected to be called to power in the course of the existing Session.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was still a Conservative majority,--though but a small majority.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
utilisedadjective
put to use
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Duke in His Study It was natural that at such a time, when success greater than had been expected had attended the efforts of the Liberals, when some dozen unexpected votes had been acquired, the leading politicians of that party should have found themselves compelled to look about them and see how these good things might be utilised.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Perhaps they did not expect it yet.
