19th
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From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
adaptabilitynounUS /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
allegationsnounUS /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “allegation” — (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
From this reading At the same time, there will be given an opportunity of inquiring into the allegations contained in your letter.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the same time, there will be given an opportunity of inquiring into the allegations contained in your letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
react verbally
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
CommissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
gotten under control
From this reading At the same time, there will be given an opportunity of inquiring into the allegations contained in your letter.
CUNNINGHAMnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
DefencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
FLEETWOOD
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From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
FortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At the same time, there will be given an opportunity of inquiring into the allegations contained in your letter.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
a message received and understood
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading At the same time, there will be given an opportunity of inquiring into the allegations contained in your letter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the same time, there will be given an opportunity of inquiring into the allegations contained in your letter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
Lide's
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From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
Maj
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From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
Ommaney
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From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading At the same time, there will be given an opportunity of inquiring into the allegations contained in your letter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
post-bag
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From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
PROPRIETORnounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
Proprietor'snounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
possessive form of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
QuaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, there will be given an opportunity of inquiring into the allegations contained in your letter.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
express in words
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
for a short time
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
deliver by singing
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
SIRENnounUS /ˈsaɪrən/
a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
in the near future
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
St
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From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the same time, there will be given an opportunity of inquiring into the allegations contained in your letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
ThriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
ThursdaysnounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪz/
plural of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, there will be given an opportunity of inquiring into the allegations contained in your letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
TuesdaysnounUS /ˈtuːzdeɪz/
plural of “tuesday” — the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
ultimoadjective
in or of the month preceding the present one
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
under normal conditions
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading The Commission will be presided over by Maj.-General Sir Ommaney Ward, K.C.B., R.E., H.M. Director of Fortifications.--I am, sir,_ _Your obedient servant,_ J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Thrice a week--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays--the steamer arrived at St. Lide's Quay, bringing the mainland mail, and the Lord Proprietor's post-bag usually reached him soon after luncheon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Notice of the probable date of this visit shall be sent to you, and the Commissioners will doubtless be glad to avail themselves of any information you may be good enough to put at their disposal.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR HEARS A SIREN SING _Sir,--In answer to your letter of the 19th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to say that a Commission, the composition of which is not finally determined, will shortly be visiting the Islands, with a view to reporting on the adaptability of their existing military works for Coast Defence.
