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From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
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From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
divisible by two
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had been more than the leader of the landed interest; he had been its pride.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been more than the leader of the Tory party; he had been its re-creator.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading He had been more than the leader of the landed interest; he had been its pride.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He had been more than the leader of the Tory party; he had been its re-creator.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
not any; not one
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He had been more than the leader of the Tory party; he had been its re-creator.
PeelverbUS /piːl/
strip the skin off
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He had been more than the leader of the landed interest; he had been its pride.
re-creator
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From this reading He had been more than the leader of the Tory party; he had been its re-creator.
ReformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
term of address for a man
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
stabilitynounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had been more than the leader of the Tory party; he had been its re-creator.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading He had been more than the leader of the Tory party; he had been its re-creator.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
volte
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From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
at the time that
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
which person or people
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It is doubtful if even the great Reform Bill of ’32, which shifted the base of power from the upper to the middle class, awoke more bitter feelings that did the _volte face_ of Peel in the winter of ’45.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Men who believed that upon the welfare of that interest rested the stability of the constitution, men with historic names had walked on his right hand and on his left, had borne his train and carried his messages.
a late time of life
From this reading Since the days of Pitt no statesman had enjoyed the popularity or wielded the power which had been Sir Robert’s when he had taken office four years before.
