Chapter III

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From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

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From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

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From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

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From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

later than; following

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

anew

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

any thing at all

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

relating to or located in the atmosphere

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whatever may have been "Dundonald's plan" was never divulged, it remained a nameless mystery.

doing or producing good

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

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From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

put or send forth

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading Whatever may have been "Dundonald's plan" was never divulged, it remained a nameless mystery.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

an opposing military force

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

involving or characterized by harmony

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whatever may have been "Dundonald's plan" was never divulged, it remained a nameless mystery.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

incapable of failure or error

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

without compunction or human feeling

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

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From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

-ing form of “knead” — make uniform

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Whatever may have been "Dundonald's plan" was never divulged, it remained a nameless mystery.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Whatever may have been "Dundonald's plan" was never divulged, it remained a nameless mystery.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading Whatever may have been "Dundonald's plan" was never divulged, it remained a nameless mystery.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Whatever may have been "Dundonald's plan" was never divulged, it remained a nameless mystery.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

in an original manner

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

above and across; more than

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

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From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

cause to move forward with force

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

the act of admitting someone again

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Whatever may have been "Dundonald's plan" was never divulged, it remained a nameless mystery.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

the act of using

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

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From this reading Massage appears as the new "movement cure" by kneading and pressing, vide _Punch_, 1856, but he, however, was not solely interested in beneficent inventions.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever may have been "Dundonald's plan" was never divulged, it remained a nameless mystery.

during the time that

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

which person or people

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was again rejected on the score of its inhumanity, though _Punch_ welcomed the plan, without knowing exactly what it was, and besought the Government to cast away scruples and use _anything_ against such an enemy as Russia.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The "new pillar boxes" must be added to the features of 1854; their colour harmonized with the red coats then worn by the postmen; while the scheme to propel mail bags through tubes by atmospheric pressure was put forward as early as 1855.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Lord Dundonald's famous "secret war plan," originally proposed in 1811, and rejected by a secret Committee presided over by the Duke of York, who pronounced it "infallible, irresistible, but inhuman," was revived after the inventor's readmission to the British Navy, and urged on the Admiralty and Government during the Crimean War.