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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
acceptance
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
accepted
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
acted
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
Affairs
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
agreed
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
agreement
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
allotted
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
arrived
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
ascertained
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From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
beat
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From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
become
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
Bosch
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
business
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
Cabinet
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Canovas
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
Castellanos
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
chief
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
Colonies
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
CouncilnounUS /council/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
decide
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From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
discussion
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From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
dissentient
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
Duke
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
eight
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From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
eighteen
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
few
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From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
Finance
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
Foreign
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
formation
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From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
fully
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
hand
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From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
heart
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From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
hour
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
Justice
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
lasting
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
lengthnounUS /leŋθ/
a period of time or extent
From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
listened
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From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
meeting
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From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
members
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
Minister
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
Ministers
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
Ministry
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
moments
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From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
most
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
Navarro
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
nearly
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
office
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
offices
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From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
paper
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From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
pencil
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From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
place
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
portfolio
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
present
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
president
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
principal
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From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
progress
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From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
prominent
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
Public
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
quickly
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From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
recognised
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
regarding
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
respectively
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
Reverter
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
Robledo
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
Romero
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
Senor
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
single
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
State
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From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
submitted
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From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
Tetuan
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
there
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
twenty
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
voice
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From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My heart beat quickly, for in a few moments I ascertained that a meeting was in progress to decide upon the formation of the Cabinet.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I recognised the voice of Senor Canovas, who acted as president, and there must have been fully eighteen or twenty of the most prominent members of his party present.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With paper and pencil in hand, I listened to the discussion, as each name was submitted for the eight principal offices of State, Senor Canovas himself being, of course, President of the Council.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
Works
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From this reading Senor Bosch and Senor Castellanos accepted office as Ministers of Public Works and the Colonies respectively; but a discussion lasting nearly an hour took place regarding the Ministry of Finance, until an agreement was at length arrived at that to Senor Navarro Reverter the portfolio should again be allotted.
y
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From this reading The first business was the acceptance of the chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Duke of Tetuan, and it was agreed without a single dissentient that Senor Romero y Robledo should become Minister of Justice.
