Chapter IV

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From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

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From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

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From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

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From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

a price below the standard price

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

including all or everything

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

the human act of creating

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

set up or found

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

of the present time and place

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading One of the reporters of that exhibition was a well-known Leeds merchant, the late Mr. Thomas Nussey.

a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry

From this reading One of the reporters of that exhibition was a well-known Leeds merchant, the late Mr. Thomas Nussey.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

engage in

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading One of the reporters of that exhibition was a well-known Leeds merchant, the late Mr. Thomas Nussey.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

a form of address for a man

From this reading One of the reporters of that exhibition was a well-known Leeds merchant, the late Mr. Thomas Nussey.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

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From this reading One of the reporters of that exhibition was a well-known Leeds merchant, the late Mr. Thomas Nussey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

on one occasion

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the reporters of that exhibition was a well-known Leeds merchant, the late Mr. Thomas Nussey.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

something that results

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

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From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading One of the reporters of that exhibition was a well-known Leeds merchant, the late Mr. Thomas Nussey.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

not in physical motion

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the reporters of that exhibition was a well-known Leeds merchant, the late Mr. Thomas Nussey.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading One of the reporters of that exhibition was a well-known Leeds merchant, the late Mr. Thomas Nussey.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

in the direction of

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading The immediate cause of the creation of the College may, however, be said to have been found in the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867.

the act of using

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

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From this reading In a report in vol. iii of the General Reports, Mr. Nussey drew attention to the great advance that had been made since the London Exhibition of 1862 in the quality, style, and cheapness of production of the foreign exhibits.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

widely or fully known

From this reading One of the reporters of that exhibition was a well-known Leeds merchant, the late Mr. Thomas Nussey.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Whilst he was of opinion that Great Britain might still be said to maintain its pre-eminent position in the woollen industry, Leeds and the West Riding generally had failed in many classes to make the best use of their opportunities.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE The Yorkshire College of Science, as it was first styled, had its origin in the general movement towards a fuller recognition of the duty of the community in regard to national education, of which the Education Act of 1870, the Technical Instruction Act of 1889, and the more comprehensive Education Act of 1902 were at once the signs and the practical outcome.