used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BENEFIT.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
batchnounUS /bætʃ/
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BENEFIT.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BENEFIT.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
prevailsverbUS /prɪˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BENEFIT.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BENEFIT.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
on the contrary
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
in the near future
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
StatesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Before long, a general demand arises, for the room rather than the company, of the individuals on the platform.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
Twentifold
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From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The alternate system, as Lady Twentifold called it, happily prevails in the national England, as well as in the domestic.
at the time that
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
which person or people
From this reading Then the people who pay more, look up, and soon become inclined to rap their sticks.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
a late time of life
From this reading When one batch of Statesmen has done a world of harm, and are getting skilful at it--as in three years, or four at the outside, they are sure to learn to be--a cry of "Turn them out" begins first in the gallery.
