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  1. psephologist
    a sociologist who studies election trends
    Cricket fans will know it for the Test match venue of the same name; psephologists will know it as a key battleground seat.
  2. set in stone
    no longer changeable
    It is not set in stone but it is where we are at right now.
  3. test match
    an international championship match
    Cricket fans will know it for the Test match venue of the same name; psephologists will know it as a key battleground seat.
  4. Labour
    a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900
    Traditionally Conservative, this seat went to Labour in 1997 when Tony Blair swept into office.
  5. labour party
    a left-of-center political party formed to represent the interest of ordinary working people
    A former Labour party member stood as an independent and won.
  6. public holiday
    authorized by law and limiting work or official business
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  7. Tony Blair
    British statesman who became prime minister in 1997
    Traditionally Conservative, this seat went to Labour in 1997 when Tony Blair swept into office.
  8. soccer player
    an athlete who plays soccer
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  9. firm up
    arrange firmly
    We will update this when more details are firmed up - but at the moment it looks like this.
  10. West Country
    the southwestern part of England
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  11. Daniel Defoe
    English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731)
    It was described by the writer Daniel Defoe as "One street, one mile long."
  12. refashion
    make new
    There is a widespread sentiment here that New Labour, the party refashioned by former prime minister Tony Blair, has abandoned them.
  13. far-right
    extremely conservative
    It’s a target seat for the far-Right British National Party.
  14. interestingly
    in an interesting manner
    Interestingly this seat has not returned a male MP since the 1950s; it is unlikely to do so this time as both main parties are fielding female candidates.
  15. business community
    the body of individuals who manage businesses
    This well-heeled town is in the constituency of Tatton; it is popular with Manchester’s business community.
  16. well-heeled
    in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
    This well-heeled town is in the constituency of Tatton; it is popular with Manchester’s business community.
  17. fielding
    (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
    Interestingly this seat has not returned a male MP since the 1950s; it is unlikely to do so this time as both main parties are fielding female candidates.
  18. May Day
    observed in many countries to celebrate the coming of spring
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  19. European Union
    an international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members
    Since 2004’s enlargement of the European Union, thousands of Poles have moved to Crewe to find work and set up home.
  20. heartland
    the central region of a country or continent
    On Friday April 30 we are heading to South Wales and a traditional Labour heartland: Blaenau Gwent.
  21. Adam Smith
    Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790)
    It is also the birth place of renowned economist Adam Smith, author of "The Wealth Of Nations."
  22. get in touch
    establish communication with someone
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  23. sketchy
    giving only major points; lacking completeness
    The plans for the next week are still sketchy.
  24. malik
    the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent
    This is a town with a large Muslim population and an outgoing Muslim MP, Labour’s Shahid Malik, who is seeking re-election.
  25. constituency
    the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  26. prime minister
    head of government, especially of a parliamentary democracy
    There is a widespread sentiment here that New Labour, the party refashioned by former prime minister Tony Blair, has abandoned them.
  27. battleground
    a region where a conflict is being (or has been) fought
    Cricket fans will know it for the Test match venue of the same name; psephologists will know it as a key battleground seat.
  28. enclave
    an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  29. update
    modernize
    We will update this when more details are firmed up - but at the moment it looks like this.
  30. itinerary
    an established line of travel or access
    Take a read through the proposed itinerary that follows.
  31. Defoe
    English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731)
    It was described by the writer Daniel Defoe as "One street, one mile long."
  32. venue
    the scene of any event or action
    Cricket fans will know it for the Test match venue of the same name; psephologists will know it as a key battleground seat.
  33. estuary
    the wide part of a river where it nears the sea
    Kirkcaldy sits on the Forth estuary to the north of Edinburgh.
  34. Manchester
    a city in northwestern England
    This well-heeled town is in the constituency of Tatton; it is popular with Manchester’s business community.
  35. Blair
    British statesman who became prime minister in 1997
    Traditionally Conservative, this seat went to Labour in 1997 when Tony Blair swept into office.
  36. outgoing
    at ease in talking to others
    This is a town with a large Muslim population and an outgoing Muslim MP, Labour’s Shahid Malik, who is seeking re-election.
  37. Fabian
    a member of the Fabian Society in Britain
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  38. Forth
    a river in southern Scotland that flows eastward to the Firth of Forth
    Kirkcaldy sits on the Forth estuary to the north of Edinburgh.
  39. outgo
    be or do something to a greater degree
    This is a town with a large Muslim population and an outgoing Muslim MP, Labour’s Shahid Malik, who is seeking re-election.
  40. Conservative
    a member of a Conservative Party
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  41. Muslim
    a believer in or follower of Islam
    This is a town with a large Muslim population and an outgoing Muslim MP, Labour’s Shahid Malik, who is seeking re-election.
  42. check out
    examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
    If time permits we’ll check out Alderley Edge, also in Tatton.
  43. heading
    a line of text indicating what the passage below it is about
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  44. soccer
    a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  45. general election
    a vote conducted at the national or state level
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  46. enlargement
    the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
    Since 2004’s enlargement of the European Union, thousands of Poles have moved to Crewe to find work and set up home.
  47. 1950s
    the decade from 1950 to 1959
    Interestingly this seat has not returned a male MP since the 1950s; it is unlikely to do so this time as both main parties are fielding female candidates.
  48. seat
    any support where you can sit
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  49. Georgian
    of or relating to the Hanoverian kings of England
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  50. challenger
    the contestant you hope to defeat
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  51. imposition
    the act of enforcing something
    Five years ago, though, the party split over the imposition of an all-female candidate short-list.
  52. head off
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  53. Wednesday
    the fourth day of the week; the third working day
    We are starting on Wednesday April 28 in Bath in western England.
  54. across the country
    extending throughout an entire nation
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  55. traditionally
    according to long-standing practice
    Traditionally Conservative, this seat went to Labour in 1997 when Tony Blair swept into office.
  56. Yorkshire
    a former large county in northern England
    On Tuesday May 4 we travel east to Dewsbury, in Yorkshire, northern England.
  57. fabulous
    extremely pleasing
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  58. crescent
    having a curved shape that tapers at the ends
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  59. candidate
    someone who is considered for something
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  60. textile
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting fibers
    Once upon a time it was a major centre for textiles; it is typical of northern English towns that have struggled in the post-industrial era.
  61. Bath
    a town in southwestern England on the River Avon
    We are starting on Wednesday April 28 in Bath in western England.
  62. Birmingham
    a city in central England
    After that, on Thursday April 29 we head for Birmingham Edgbaston in central England.
  63. April
    the month following March and preceding May
    We are starting on Wednesday April 28 in Bath in western England.
  64. cricket
    leaping insect with long antennae
    Cricket fans will know it for the Test match venue of the same name; psephologists will know it as a key battleground seat.
  65. immigration
    movement of people into a country or area
    First up is Crewe and Nantwich, where we hope to look at the issue of immigration.
  66. May
    the month following April and preceding June
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  67. renowned
    widely known and esteemed
    It is also the birth place of renowned economist Adam Smith, author of "The Wealth Of Nations."
  68. widespread
    widely circulated or diffused
    There is a widespread sentiment here that New Labour, the party refashioned by former prime minister Tony Blair, has abandoned them.
  69. northern
    situated in or oriented toward the north
    On Tuesday May 4 we travel east to Dewsbury, in Yorkshire, northern England.
  70. England
    a division of the United Kingdom
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  71. salon
    elegant sitting room where guests are received
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  72. north-west
    to, toward, or in the northwest
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  73. climax
    the highest point of anything
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  74. election
    a vote choosing the winner of a position or political office
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  75. Foster
    United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  76. north
    the direction corresponding to the northward cardinal compass point
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  77. stand out
    be highly noticeable
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  78. unlikely
    not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
    Interestingly this seat has not returned a male MP since the 1950s; it is unlikely to do so this time as both main parties are fielding female candidates.
  79. prime
    of or relating to the first or originating agent
    There is a widespread sentiment here that New Labour, the party refashioned by former prime minister Tony Blair, has abandoned them.
  80. party
    an occasion on which people gather to socialize and have fun
    Interestingly this seat has not returned a male MP since the 1950s; it is unlikely to do so this time as both main parties are fielding female candidates.
  81. location
    the act of putting something in a certain place
    If you know of any events you think we should be covering in these locations, we want to hear from you.
  82. economist
    an expert in the circulation of goods and services
    It is also the birth place of renowned economist Adam Smith, author of "The Wealth Of Nations."
  83. Edinburgh
    the capital of Scotland
    Kirkcaldy sits on the Forth estuary to the north of Edinburgh.
  84. female
    of the sex that produces eggs from which offspring develop
    Interestingly this seat has not returned a male MP since the 1950s; it is unlikely to do so this time as both main parties are fielding female candidates.
  85. central
    in or near an inner area
    After that, on Thursday April 29 we head for Birmingham Edgbaston in central England.
  86. Wales
    one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
    On Friday April 30 we are heading to South Wales and a traditional Labour heartland: Blaenau Gwent.
  87. wale
    a raised mark on the skin
    On Friday April 30 we are heading to South Wales and a traditional Labour heartland: Blaenau Gwent.
  88. Tuesday
    the third day of the week; the second working day
    On Tuesday May 4 we travel east to Dewsbury, in Yorkshire, northern England.
  89. Thursday
    the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
    After that, on Thursday April 29 we head for Birmingham Edgbaston in central England.
  90. edge
    a line determining the limits of an area
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  91. typical
    exhibiting the qualities that identify a group or kind
    Once upon a time it was a major centre for textiles; it is typical of northern English towns that have struggled in the post-industrial era.
  92. bars
    gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  93. test
    standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or aptitude
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  94. visiting
    the activity of making visits
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  95. traditional
    consisting of or derived from a practice of long standing
    On Friday April 30 we are heading to South Wales and a traditional Labour heartland: Blaenau Gwent.
  96. get back
    recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost
    If the Conservatives are to get back into power then they must win here.
  97. set in
    enter a particular state
    It is not set in stone but it is where we are at right now.
  98. era
    a period marked by distinctive character
    Once upon a time it was a major centre for textiles; it is typical of northern English towns that have struggled in the post-industrial era.
  99. Daniel
    an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar
    It was described by the writer Daniel Defoe as "One street, one mile long."
  100. main
    most important element
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  101. get in
    to come or go into
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  102. split
    separate into parts or portions
    Five years ago, though, the party split over the imposition of an all-female candidate short-list.
  103. Monday
    the second day of the week; the first working day
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  104. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  105. Friday
    the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
    On Friday April 30 we are heading to South Wales and a traditional Labour heartland: Blaenau Gwent.
  106. covering
    a natural object that covers or envelops
    If you know of any events you think we should be covering in these locations, we want to hear from you.
  107. target
    a reference point to shoot at
    It’s a target seat for the far-Right British National Party.
  108. nail
    a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  109. propose
    present for consideration, examination, or criticism
    Take a read through the proposed itinerary that follows.
  110. head
    the upper part of the human body or the body in animals
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  111. holiday
    leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  112. cash
    money in the form of bills or coins
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  113. tune
    a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  114. town
    an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
    This well-heeled town is in the constituency of Tatton; it is popular with Manchester’s business community.
  115. conservative
    resistant to change
    If the Conservatives are to get back into power then they must win here.
  116. seats
    an area that includes places where several people can sit
    Until the last election, in 2005, this was among the safest Labour seats in the country.
  117. pole
    a long rod of wood, metal, or plastic
    Since 2004’s enlargement of the European Union, thousands of Poles have moved to Crewe to find work and set up home.
  118. Scotland
    one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
    Finally, Wednesday May 5 will see a particularly early start as we head for prime minister Gordon Brown's seat in central Scotland: Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath.
  119. fan
    a device for creating a current of air by movement
    Cricket fans will know it for the Test match venue of the same name; psephologists will know it as a key battleground seat.
  120. bring up
    raise from a lower to a higher position
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  121. heel
    the back part of the human foot
    This well-heeled town is in the constituency of Tatton; it is popular with Manchester’s business community.
  122. industrial
    of or relating to commercial enterprise
    Once upon a time it was a major centre for textiles; it is typical of northern English towns that have struggled in the post-industrial era.
  123. starting
    appropriate to the beginning or start of an event
    We are starting on Wednesday April 28 in Bath in western England.
  124. abandoned
    forsaken by owner or inhabitants
    There is a widespread sentiment here that New Labour, the party refashioned by former prime minister Tony Blair, has abandoned them.
  125. western
    lying toward or situated in the west
    We are starting on Wednesday April 28 in Bath in western England.
  126. country
    the territory occupied by a nation
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  127. weigh
    have a certain heft
    It used to be said they do not count the Labour vote here, they weigh it.
  128. former
    the first of two or the first mentioned of two
    A former Labour party member stood as an independent and won.
  129. seeking
    the act of searching for something
    This is a town with a large Muslim population and an outgoing Muslim MP, Labour’s Shahid Malik, who is seeking re-election.
  130. player
    a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  131. minister
    a person authorized to conduct religious worship
    There is a widespread sentiment here that New Labour, the party refashioned by former prime minister Tony Blair, has abandoned them.
  132. bath
    a large open container filled with water to wash the body
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  133. swept
    possessing sweep
    Traditionally Conservative, this seat went to Labour in 1997 when Tony Blair swept into office.
  134. mood
    a characteristic state of feeling
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  135. set up
    create by putting components or members together
    Since 2004’s enlargement of the European Union, thousands of Poles have moved to Crewe to find work and set up home.
  136. details
    true confidential information
    We will update this when more details are firmed up - but at the moment it looks like this.
  137. describe
    give a statement representing something
    It was described by the writer Daniel Defoe as "One street, one mile long."
  138. Adam
    in Judeo-Christian mythology
    It is also the birth place of renowned economist Adam Smith, author of "The Wealth Of Nations."
  139. Democrat
    a member of the older of two major U.S. political parties
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  140. Brown
    Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858)
    Finally, Wednesday May 5 will see a particularly early start as we head for prime minister Gordon Brown's seat in central Scotland: Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath.
  141. win
    a victory (as in a race or other competition)
    If the Conservatives are to get back into power then they must win here.
  142. male
    being the sex that performs the fertilizing function
    Interestingly this seat has not returned a male MP since the 1950s; it is unlikely to do so this time as both main parties are fielding female candidates.
  143. independent
    free from external control and constraint
    A former Labour party member stood as an independent and won.
  144. liberal
    showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  145. look like
    bear a physical resemblance to
    We will update this when more details are firmed up - but at the moment it looks like this.
  146. centre
    an area that is approximately central within some larger region
    Once upon a time it was a major centre for textiles; it is typical of northern English towns that have struggled in the post-industrial era.
  147. sing
    produce tones with the voice
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  148. Don
    a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  149. Day
    United States writer best known for his autobiographical works (1874-1935)
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  150. match
    a formal contest in which people or teams compete
    Cricket fans will know it for the Test match venue of the same name; psephologists will know it as a key battleground seat.
  151. sentiment
    a personal belief or judgment
    There is a widespread sentiment here that New Labour, the party refashioned by former prime minister Tony Blair, has abandoned them.
  152. be born
    come into existence through birth
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  153. abandon
    forsake; leave behind
    There is a widespread sentiment here that New Labour, the party refashioned by former prime minister Tony Blair, has abandoned them.
  154. wealth
    property that has economic value
    It is also the birth place of renowned economist Adam Smith, author of "The Wealth Of Nations."
  155. key
    metal device that allows a lock's mechanism to be rotated
    Cricket fans will know it for the Test match venue of the same name; psephologists will know it as a key battleground seat.
  156. Smith
    Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790)
    It is also the birth place of renowned economist Adam Smith, author of "The Wealth Of Nations."
  157. out in
    enter a harbor
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  158. European
    of or relating to or characteristic of Europe
    Since 2004’s enlargement of the European Union, thousands of Poles have moved to Crewe to find work and set up home.
  159. east
    the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
    On Tuesday May 4 we travel east to Dewsbury, in Yorkshire, northern England.
  160. described
    represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
    It was described by the writer Daniel Defoe as "One street, one mile long."
  161. check
    examine to determine accuracy or quality
    If time permits we’ll check out Alderley Edge, also in Tatton.
  162. start
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    We are starting on Wednesday April 28 in Bath in western England.
  163. famous
    widely known and esteemed
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  164. birth
    the time when something begins (especially life)
    It is also the birth place of renowned economist Adam Smith, author of "The Wealth Of Nations."
  165. Union
    the United States
    Since 2004’s enlargement of the European Union, thousands of Poles have moved to Crewe to find work and set up home.
  166. population
    the people who inhabit a territory or state
    This is a town with a large Muslim population and an outgoing Muslim MP, Labour’s Shahid Malik, who is seeking re-election.
  167. struggle
    strenuous effort
    Once upon a time it was a major centre for textiles; it is typical of northern English towns that have struggled in the post-industrial era.
  168. major
    greater in scope or effect
    Once upon a time it was a major centre for textiles; it is typical of northern English towns that have struggled in the post-industrial era.
  169. community
    a group of people living in a particular local area
    This well-heeled town is in the constituency of Tatton; it is popular with Manchester’s business community.
  170. list
    a database containing an ordered array of items
    Five years ago, though, the party split over the imposition of an all-female candidate short-list.
  171. also
    in addition
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  172. here
    in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
    If the Conservatives are to get back into power then they must win here.
  173. particularly
    to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
    Finally, Wednesday May 5 will see a particularly early start as we head for prime minister Gordon Brown's seat in central Scotland: Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath.
  174. west
    the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  175. bar
    a rigid piece of metal or wood
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  176. sweep
    clean by using a broom or as if with a broom
    Traditionally Conservative, this seat went to Labour in 1997 when Tony Blair swept into office.
  177. popular
    regarded with great favor or approval by the general public
    This well-heeled town is in the constituency of Tatton; it is popular with Manchester’s business community.
  178. firm
    not soft or yielding to pressure
    We will update this when more details are firmed up - but at the moment it looks like this.
  179. terms
    status with respect to the relations between people or groups
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  180. safe
    free from danger or the risk of harm
    Until the last election, in 2005, this was among the safest Labour seats in the country.
  181. permit
    allow the presence of or allow without opposing
    If time permits we’ll check out Alderley Edge, also in Tatton.
  182. detail
    a small part considered separately from the whole
    We will update this when more details are firmed up - but at the moment it looks like this.
  183. won
    not subject to defeat
    A former Labour party member stood as an independent and won.
  184. will
    the capability of conscious choice and decision
    Cricket fans will know it for the Test match venue of the same name; psephologists will know it as a key battleground seat.
  185. hope
    the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
    First up is Crewe and Nantwich, where we hope to look at the issue of immigration.
  186. Germany
    a republic in central Europe
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  187. campaign
    related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  188. writer
    a person who is able to write and has written something
    It was described by the writer Daniel Defoe as "One street, one mile long."
  189. post
    piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
    Once upon a time it was a major centre for textiles; it is typical of northern English towns that have struggled in the post-industrial era.
  190. please
    give enjoyment to
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  191. set
    put into a certain place or abstract location
    It is not set in stone but it is where we are at right now.
  192. time
    the continuum of experience in which events pass to the past
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  193. particular
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  194. moved
    being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
    Since 2004’s enlargement of the European Union, thousands of Poles have moved to Crewe to find work and set up home.
  195. Roman
    relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  196. used to
    in the habit
    It used to be said they do not count the Labour vote here, they weigh it.
  197. travel
    change location
    On Tuesday May 4 we travel east to Dewsbury, in Yorkshire, northern England.
  198. finally
    as the end result of a sequence or process
    Finally, Wednesday May 5 will see a particularly early start as we head for prime minister Gordon Brown's seat in central Scotland: Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath.
  199. vote
    a choice made by counting people in favor of alternatives
    It used to be said they do not count the Labour vote here, they weigh it.
  200. count
    determine the number or amount of
    It used to be said they do not count the Labour vote here, they weigh it.
  201. West
    the countries of Europe and North America and South America
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  202. South
    the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
    On Friday April 30 we are heading to South Wales and a traditional Labour heartland: Blaenau Gwent.
  203. born
    brought into existence
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  204. author
    a person who writes professionally
    It is also the birth place of renowned economist Adam Smith, author of "The Wealth Of Nations."
  205. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    If you know of any events you think we should be covering in these locations, we want to hear from you.
  206. any
    to some extent or degree
    If you know of any events you think we should be covering in these locations, we want to hear from you.
  207. hair
    a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  208. want
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
    And we want your help.
  209. stone
    a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
    It is not set in stone but it is where we are at right now.
  210. stand
    be standing; be upright
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  211. happy
    marked by good fortune
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  212. term
    a limited period of time during which something lasts
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  213. right
    free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
    It is not set in stone but it is where we are at right now.
  214. united
    being or joined into a single entity
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  215. London
    the capital and largest city of England
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  216. British
    of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture
    It’s a target seat for the far-Right British National Party.
  217. touch
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  218. further
    to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage
    After Crewe, we hope to head further north to Knutsford.
  219. political
    involving or characteristic of governing or social power
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  220. seek
    try to locate, discover, or establish the existence of
    This is a town with a large Muslim population and an outgoing Muslim MP, Labour’s Shahid Malik, who is seeking re-election.
  221. years
    a prolonged period of time
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  222. national
    of or relating to or belonging to a country
    It’s a target seat for the far-Right British National Party.
  223. know
    be cognizant or aware of a fact or a piece of information
    If you know of any events you think we should be covering in these locations, we want to hear from you.
  224. visit
    the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  225. across
    to the opposite side
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  226. cover
    provide with a covering or cause to be covered
    If you know of any events you think we should be covering in these locations, we want to hear from you.
  227. field
    extensive tract of level open land
    Interestingly this seat has not returned a male MP since the 1950s; it is unlikely to do so this time as both main parties are fielding female candidates.
  228. ago
    gone by; or in the past
    Five years ago, though, the party split over the imposition of an all-female candidate short-list.
  229. member
    anything that belongs to a set or class
    A former Labour party member stood as an independent and won.
  230. look at
    look at carefully; study mentally
    First up is Crewe and Nantwich, where we hope to look at the issue of immigration.
  231. early
    at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
    Finally, Wednesday May 5 will see a particularly early start as we head for prime minister Gordon Brown's seat in central Scotland: Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath.
  232. place
    a point located with respect to surface features of a region
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  233. nation
    a politically organized body of people under a government
    It is also the birth place of renowned economist Adam Smith, author of "The Wealth Of Nations."
  234. office
    place of business where professional duties are performed
    Traditionally Conservative, this seat went to Labour in 1997 when Tony Blair swept into office.
  235. plan
    a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved
    The plans for the next week are still sketchy.
  236. short
    having little length or lacking in length
    Five years ago, though, the party split over the imposition of an all-female candidate short-list.
  237. English
    of or relating to England or its culture or people
    Once upon a time it was a major centre for textiles; it is typical of northern English towns that have struggled in the post-industrial era.
  238. street
    a thoroughfare that is lined with buildings
    It was described by the writer Daniel Defoe as "One street, one mile long."
  239. thousand
    the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
    Since 2004’s enlargement of the European Union, thousands of Poles have moved to Crewe to find work and set up home.
  240. held
    occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  241. means
    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
    Famous for its Roman baths and fabulous Georgian crescents, it is also on the edge of the "West Country" which in political terms means Liberal Democrat.
  242. mile
    a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet
    It was described by the writer Daniel Defoe as "One street, one mile long."
  243. till
    work land as by ploughing to make it ready for cultivation
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  244. around
    in the area or vicinity
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  245. public
    not private
    On Monday May 3 - May Day public holiday in the UK - we will be visiting two constituencies in Cheshire, north-west England.
  246. business
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
    This well-heeled town is in the constituency of Tatton; it is popular with Manchester’s business community.
  247. look
    perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
    We will update this when more details are firmed up - but at the moment it looks like this.
  248. used
    previously owned by another
    It used to be said they do not count the Labour vote here, they weigh it.
  249. move
    change location
    Since 2004’s enlargement of the European Union, thousands of Poles have moved to Crewe to find work and set up home.
  250. reach
    move forward or upward in order to touch
    London, England - As the UK general election campaign reaches its climax, CNN is heading off to test the mood of the country, from across the country.
  251. family
    a group of people related to one another
    This is an enclave of Manchester United soccer players and their families, where the cash tills in the nail bars and the hair salons sing a happy tune.
  252. after
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    After that, on Thursday April 29 we head for Birmingham Edgbaston in central England.
  253. get
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    If there are any particular issues that stand out in any of these places, then please get in touch.
  254. five
    the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
    Five years ago, though, the party split over the imposition of an all-female candidate short-list.
  255. year
    the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
    The seat has been held by a Lib Dem, Don Foster, for 18 years; his main challenger this time around is the Conservative candidate, Fabian Richter, who was born and brought up in Germany.
  256. read
    look at and say out loud something written or printed
    Take a read through the proposed itinerary that follows.
  257. help
    give assistance; be of service
    And we want your help.
  258. New
    used of a living language
    There is a widespread sentiment here that New Labour, the party refashioned by former prime minister Tony Blair, has abandoned them.
  259. large
    above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude
    This is a town with a large Muslim population and an outgoing Muslim MP, Labour’s Shahid Malik, who is seeking re-election.
  260. next
    immediately following in time or order
    The plans for the next week are still sketchy.
  261. furore
    an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  262. capped
    covered as if with a cap or crown especially of a specified kind
  263. alleged
    doubtful or suspect
  264. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
  265. litigation
    a legal proceeding in a court
  266. ubiquitous
    being present everywhere at once
  267. stroll
    a leisurely walk
  268. crocked
    very drunk
  269. etiquette
    rules governing socially acceptable behavior
  270. intimate
    marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
  271. sloth
    a disinclination to work or exert yourself
Created on 四月 26, 2010 (updated 四月 27, 2012)

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