1787
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From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
1843
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From this reading Essays,_ by T. B. Macaulay, 1843, iii.
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From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
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From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
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From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
adjournmentnounUS /əˈdʒɜːrnmənt/
the termination of a meeting
From this reading So great was the excitement that Pitt moved the adjournment of the House.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Essays,_ by T. B. Macaulay, 1843, iii.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
Begumnoun
a Muslim woman of high rank in India or Pakistan
From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Essays,_ by T. B. Macaulay, 1843, iii.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
CriticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
EssaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Essays,_ by T. B. Macaulay, 1843, iii.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading So great was the excitement that Pitt moved the adjournment of the House.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
GallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So great was the excitement that Pitt moved the adjournment of the House.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So great was the excitement that Pitt moved the adjournment of the House.
iiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Essays,_ by T. B. Macaulay, 1843, iii.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
MacaulaynounUS /məˈkɔːli/
English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)
From this reading Essays,_ by T. B. Macaulay, 1843, iii.
and nothing more
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading So great was the excitement that Pitt moved the adjournment of the House.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
Oude
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From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading So great was the excitement that Pitt moved the adjournment of the House.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
Sheridan's
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From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So great was the excitement that Pitt moved the adjournment of the House.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Essays,_ by T. B. Macaulay, 1843, iii.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So great was the excitement that Pitt moved the adjournment of the House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [99] {72}[Sheridan's first speech on behalf of the Begum of Oude was delivered February 7, 1787.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After having spoken for five hours and forty minutes he sat down, "not merely amidst cheering, but amidst the loud clapping of hands, in which the Lords below the bar and the strangers in the Gallery joined" (_Critical ...
