adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
Cameron
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From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
Cameron's
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From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Her arrival would be the decisive point of another campaign.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
championedverbUS /ˈtʃæmpiənd/
past form of “champion” — protect or fight for as a champion
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
constituencynounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənsi/
the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading Her arrival would be the decisive point of another campaign.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
Elgin
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From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
Farquharson
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From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
Finlay
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From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
Kilbannon
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From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Another event, of importance less general, was arranged for the end of February--the arrival of Miss Cameron and Mrs Kilbannon from Scotland.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Finlay had proposed an earlier date, but matters of business connected with her mother’s estate would delay Miss Cameron’s departure.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mr Farquharson was to retain his seat until the early spring, for the double purpose of maintaining his influence upon an important commission of which he was chairman until the work should be done, and of giving the imperial departure championed by his successor as good a chance as possible of becoming understood in the constituency.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
writnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading It was understood that the new writ would issue for a date in March; Elgin referred all interest to that point, and prophesied for itself a lively winter.
