| 单词 | seconder |
| 例句 | My mother pictured a daughter as a counterinsurgent: a fellow lover of lapdogs, a seconder of proposals to attend the Ice Capades. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z But after flying back from a Caribbean holiday, he dramatically announced he would not be standing, even though he had 102 backers, including a proposer and a seconder. Boris Johnson had backing to challenge Rishi Sunak, Sir Graham Brady confirms 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Leadership candidates need the support of eight fellow Tory MPs - a proposer, a seconder and six others. Tory leadership: How might Tory MPs vote out the PM - and pick a new one? 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Potential new leaders must submit their nomination in writing, supported by a proposer and a seconder, to DUP chairman Lord Morrow by midday on Tuesday, with a result confirmed on Saturday. DUP leadership: Nominations set to close later 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z Potential new leaders must submit in writing their nomination, supported by a proposer and seconder, to Lord Morrow before midday on Tuesday. DUP leadership: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson expected to announce bid 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z Potential new leaders must submit in writing their nomination, supported by a proposer and seconder, to DUP chairman Lord Morrow before noon on Tuesday. DUP leadership: Donaldson favourite as nominations open 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z The nomination paper requires a proposer, a seconder and eight other signatures from "assenters" - people who live in the election catchment area. UKIP candidate set to be charged 2013-08-12T09:11:22Z On his heels entered, first the mayor and his assistants, then the candidates, the proposers, the seconders. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z When, following mover and seconder of Resolution, Premier appeared at the table he was welcomed by shout of exultant cheering. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, March 4th 1914 2012-02-11T03:03:44.993Z Assent′er, Assent′or, one of the eight voters who indorse the proposer and seconder's nomination of a candidate for election to the parliament of the United Kingdom.—adjs. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z In making his proposition to the House, he had not provided himself with a seconder; but, after what had taken place, he would call on the noble Chancellor of the Exchequer to second the motion. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:31.450Z I had no opportunity of speaking—nor indeed had anybody, save movers and seconders of motions. Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 1 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:20.507Z The proposers, the seconders, the candidates, all spoke in dumb show. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z I question if his motion will find a seconder. The Revision Revised 2011-07-15T02:00:18.897Z The proceeding in fighting out a scandal is as follows:--Each pawkant or combatant appoints a second, of whom the seconder of the challenger, on his cerevis, makes the weapons equal. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z A candidate is nominated in writing, with the signatures of a proposer, seconder, and eight other electors, all registered in the constituency to be represented. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z The baronet who should move the first resolution would be compelled to be absent from Ireland; the seconder was laid up with the gout. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z At the last moment, when a seconder for a formal motion was needed, he thrust himself forward to the astonishment of all. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z Many plans of his in the interests of literature and science came to nothing for the want of a sufficient body of seconders. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z "To be sure I will, and Massingbred shall be his seconder." The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z Every motion should be stated clearly, with the names of its mover and its seconder, and the action taken. Organizing and Building Up the Sunday School Modern Sunday School Manuals 2011-01-25T03:00:24.873Z It was proposed that we should go out and attack the party, but there being no seconder to the proposition, it fell to the ground. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa “It threw the House into a mesmeric trance,” said the seconder of a hostile motion. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) Archdeacon Wilson could find no seconder for his secession motion. A History of the English Church in New Zealand The seconder of the motion was greeted with loud laughter. George Brown Happily the suggestion failed to find a seconder. A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer This suggestion was embodied in a motion, but the proposer got no seconder, and thus there remained wanting a bridge over the chasm existing between the money and myself; but the bridge is still wanting! Adventures and Recollections In the House of Lords an attempt was made by Lord Redesdale to reverse the decision of the House of Commons, but the proposal found no seconder, and therefore fell to the ground. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III To this petition were attached the names of the mover and seconder of the resolution—Stanley Moncrief and Parfitt—followed by the names of the other boys in the Form, with the exception of Waterman. The Hero of Garside School Herbert, the seconder, had the same sentence, and was soon Poor in estate as well as name, and only got peace and possession back after injuries, losses, vexings, and many insults. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England First the mayor, and then the four proposers and four seconders of the candidates. Ralph the Heir To shield them from the royal ire, Congress directed the secretary to omit the names of its mover and seconder in the journals. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 The motion, moreover, was not very well received, and when it was put to the vote I found that I stood alone, even my seconder having forsaken me. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War A suggestion to which Harrison Smith proved a ready seconder. Men of Affairs He listened to mover and seconder, and then just talked to entranced House, crowding up in every corner. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, March 11, 1893 Nothing could be so wretched as the mover and seconder, or so tame as Tierney.—I shall finish this at the House. Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents Professor Craig: If my seconder will approve, I will offer that as a substitute instead of an amendment. Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Second Annual Meeting Ithaca, New York, December 14 and 15, 1911 Clara's first occupation on going down stairs was to look after her feathered family; and in this she had a ready seconder in Mabel, whose delight in seeing the pretty chickens was unbounded. Aunt Mary He succeeded in getting through, but his seconder was knocked overboard by the discharge. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign Doubtless he knew how to lay his hand instantly on a proposer and seconder. Clayhanger “Wouldn’t it have as good an effect if the proposer or seconder did that?” said the Honourable Samuel Slumkey. The Law and Lawyers of Pickwick A Lecture On this subject the mover of the Address said never a word, and the seconder only a word or two. Can You Forgive Her? Ramsey mentioned the unidentified man with the cornet but found no seconder. Gideon's Band A Tale of the Mississippi He was generally selected to be either proposer or seconder of the Reform candidates, at the elections. Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men In a copartnery of three or four, to demand a seconder to a motion would be absurd; in a body of six or eight it is scarcely admissible. Practical Essays I do not tell the respectable mover and seconder, by a perversion of their sense and expressions, that their proposition halts between the ridiculous and the dangerous. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) I sincerely wish, with the noble mover and seconder of the address, that this event may tend to the happiness and comfort of the Queen. Maxims and Opinions of Field-Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, Selected From His Writings and Speeches During a Public Life of More Than Half a Century I was not the seconder; it was Mr. Dunning, recorder of this city. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) The mover and seconder of the address from the Corporation kissed hands. Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men Even in the very large body constituting our House of Commons, it is not infrequent for motions to be made without obtaining a seconder. Practical Essays "I second it," said Lamb, viciously, whereupon Cherry kicked the seconder on the shins, for he did not exactly thirst for that honour. Acton's Feud A Public School Story "Because he is so much more clever than Treves, who a few minutes later would have been the seconder." The Sword Maker The seconder was worthy of the mover and the motion. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) The seconder asked to speak on the question. The Story of The American Legion If, however, we should begin the practice of seconding with ten, is one seconder enough for twenty, fifty, a hundred, or six hundred? Practical Essays The more popular the candidate, the less work there is for his proposer and seconder. Etiquette We presume that boats, or at least life-belts, will be provided for the movers and seconders of the various resolutions. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, November 28, 1891 The propriety of a deputation to the Colonel, to test his gallantry, was mooted; but the proposal, strange to say, found no seconder. The Siege of Kimberley A candidate resident in London had to secure a proposer and seconder who could personally vouch for him and had to attend two meetings as a visitor. The History of the Fabian Society Surely the rule, for stopping bills at half-past twelve, might have been accompanied with the requirement of a seconder, which would have saved many in the course of the recent sessions. Practical Essays In one way he was rather a disappointment to the Kers, and even to his proposer and seconder. Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 Dupin suggested Talleyrand, which was received with a universal groan, and failed for want of a seconder. Correspondence & Conversations of Alexis de Tocqueville with Nassau William Senior from 1834 to 1859, Volume 2 His offer, therefore, was accepted, and they moved a vote of thanks to him in two speeches--one by what they called the 'proposer' and the other by the 'seconder.' A Diversity of Creatures In a husky voice that midshipman begged the consent of his seconders for his withdrawing the motion he had offered sending Midshipman Clairy to Coventry. Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis And herein Marseilles was a powerful seconder; for she kept up communications with all the neighboring tribes, and fanned the spirit of faction. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 Then the seconder advanced, and there was a general burst of applause. Endymion But as he has seen some service, and is beyond the age of a middy, in the present rush he might get appointed as junior lieutenant, if he had any stout seconders. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War Letters concerning each candidate must be addressed to the Executive Committee by at least two members, other than the proposer and seconder. American Big Game in Its Haunts His seconder made a short nervous speech, and Mrs. Seaton got up at the end of the room. Lister's Great Adventure I chose the office of seconder in order that I might clearly define my position and stop the mouths of blasphemers—who would have ascribed silence or absence to all sorts of bad motives. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3 The three resolutions proposed by Mr. Moxon were then read; but they were not put to the meeting, inasmuch as they found no seconders. Lombard Street : a description of the money market Daniel Dabbs had never made a speech in his life, but excitement drove him on the honourable post of seconder. Demos The Mayor asked if there was any seconder to Weakling's amendment, and as there was not the original proposition was put and carried. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Lord Mount Severn, than whom not a busier man was there, would willingly have been proposer and seconder too, but he had no local influence in the place. East Lynne Then, when the House sustained the Speaker, Randolph, having found a seconder, once more began to address the House. Jefferson and His Colleagues; a chronicle of the Virginia dynasty He had been unanimously blackballed, even his proposer and seconder, who had been browbeaten into nominating him for membership, voting against him. A House-Boat on the Styx Powle was conducted to his chair between his mover and his seconder with the accustomed forms. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 The Mayor, Alderman Sweater, said that he could not allow the amendment to be discussed until it was seconded: if there were no seconder he would put the original motion. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Candidates, and proposers and seconders, and gentlemen, and officers, and mob, hustling and jostling each other. East Lynne I do not tell the respectable mover and seconder, by a perversion of their sense and expressions, that their proposition halts between the ridiculous and the dangerous. Thoughts on the Present Discontents, and Speeches, etc. There was no seconder, because everyone except Weakling was in favour of the resolution, which was carried amid loud cheers, and the representatives of the ratepayers proceeded to the consideration of the next business. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists But this motion was ill received by the mover's father and by the whole assembly, and did not even find a seconder. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 |
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