used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _PUNCH_ AS A POLITICIAN.
matters of personal concern
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
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in spite of the fact that
From this reading And democratic _Punch_ was in Jerrold's era, although from no mercenary or unworthy motive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _PUNCH_ AS A POLITICIAN.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
CampaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
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CatholicsnounUS /ˈkæθlɪks/
plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church
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claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
ComprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
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democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
du
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From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading And democratic _Punch_ was in Jerrold's era, although from no mercenary or unworthy motive.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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where you live at a particular time
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impecuniousadjective
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And democratic _Punch_ was in Jerrold's era, although from no mercenary or unworthy motive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
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Jerrold's
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JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
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Maurier
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From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
mercenarynounUS /ˈmɜːrsəneri/
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
From this reading And democratic _Punch_ was in Jerrold's era, although from no mercenary or unworthy motive.
MistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading And democratic _Punch_ was in Jerrold's era, although from no mercenary or unworthy motive.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
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in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
not any; not one
From this reading And democratic _Punch_ was in Jerrold's era, although from no mercenary or unworthy motive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And democratic _Punch_ was in Jerrold's era, although from no mercenary or unworthy motive.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
POLITICIANnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading _PUNCH_ AS A POLITICIAN.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
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plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
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a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
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people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
PUNCHverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading _PUNCH_ AS A POLITICIAN.
Punch's
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mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
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a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
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plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
SinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
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term of address for a man
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relating to human society and its members
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
SurveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
a special situation
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
to-day
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From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading And democratic _Punch_ was in Jerrold's era, although from no mercenary or unworthy motive.
precisely as stated
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When we are impecunious," says Mr. du Maurier, "we must needs be democratic."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
at the time that
From this reading The social and political attitude of _Punch_ to-day is a very different thing from what it was when the paper first claimed public attention and support.
Whiggery
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in the company of; together with
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