1901
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From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
1913
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From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
rid of obstructions
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Till the world comes to an end, the ultimate decision must rest with the sword."
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Till the world comes to an end, the ultimate decision must rest with the sword."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Till the world comes to an end, the ultimate decision must rest with the sword."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
fruitfullyadverb
in a productive way
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
a person of German nationality
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
Germany'snounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməniz/
possessive form of “germany” — a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
how
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From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
Huns
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From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
KaisernounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
engage in
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Till the world comes to an end, the ultimate decision must rest with the sword."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
not any; not one
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
and nothing more
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
the local environment
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
relyingverbUS /riˈlaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Till the world comes to an end, the ultimate decision must rest with the sword."
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
up to a particular time
From this reading Till the world comes to an end, the ultimate decision must rest with the sword."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Till the world comes to an end, the ultimate decision must rest with the sword."
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In speaking in 1901 of Germany's then new possession in China, the Kaiser said: "In spite of the fact that we have no such fleet as we should have, we have conquered for ourselves a place in the sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will now be my duty to see to it that this place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession, in order that the sun's rays may fall fruitfully upon our activity and trade in foreign parts."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Till the world comes to an end, the ultimate decision must rest with the sword."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Till the world comes to an end, the ultimate decision must rest with the sword."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading These statements make clear to us how the modern Huns would win the place in the sun which they have been taught to believe rightly belongs to them.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading The German Crown Prince, in an introduction to a book published in 1913, said: "It is only by relying on our good German sword that we can hope to conquer the place in the sun which rightly belongs to us and which no one will yield to us voluntarily.
