used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
(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 The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
a period of 100 years
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
COMPACTnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
an opposing military force
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
divisible by two
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading His warnings fell on very stony ground.
fetlocknoun
the joint between the cannon bone and the pastern
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
forelocknoun
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
franchisenounUS /ˈfræntʃaɪz/
an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading His warnings fell on very stony ground.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
Hampden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
not any; not one
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
obliterationnounUS /əˌblɪtərˈeɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
phenomenaladjectiveUS /fəˈnɑːmənəl/
of or relating to a phenomenon
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
only a very short time before
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading His warnings fell on very stony ground.
strategicadjectiveUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to or concerned with strategy
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
susceptibilities
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From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
carry out
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To no party, that is, as the term had then been current in English politics; for, more discerning than most of his contemporaries, he had foreseen the obliteration of the existing boundaries and the phenomenal growth of purely class politics even in the old century.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading THE COMPACT A strong man and a prominent politician, Sir John Hampden had occupied the unfamiliar position in Parliament of belonging to no party.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
precisely as stated
From this reading His warnings fell on very stony ground.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading His warnings fell on very stony ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was, he recognised, to be that development of the franchise with which the world was later to become tolerably familiar: civil war on constitutional lines.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
but in spite of that
From this reading The powers that had never yet prepared for war abroad until the enemy had comfortably occupied all the strategic points, lest they should wound some wily protesting old gentleman's susceptibilities, were scarcely likely to take time by the forelock--or even by a hind fetlock, to enlarge the comparison--at home.
