used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
a cherished desire
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
the people of Great Britain
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
BritonsnounUS /ˈbrɪtənz/
plural of “briton” — a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
DEFENCEnounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading DEFENCE.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
home-staying
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From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
militarismnounUS /ˈmɪlətərɪzəm/
a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
and nothing more
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
organizingverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “organize” — create (as an entity)
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
a course of conduct
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
ProblemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In closing he says: 'The result of this survey of Imperial Defence is to bring before the mind a clearer image of the stupendous potential strength of the British Empire, and of an equally stupendous carelessness in organizing its forces.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading IN beginning his elaborate study of the Empire and its capacity for defence, the author of 'The Problems of Greater Britain' says:-- 'The danger in our path is that the enormous forces of European militarism may crush the old country and destroy the integrity of our Empire before the growth of the newer communities that it contains has made it too strong for the attack.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our ambition is not for offensive strength, and not only home-staying Britons, but our more energetic colonists themselves, decline to accept such organization of our power, with the temptations that it would bring.
