Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

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

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading The Irish question, the Russian question, the Italian-Adriatic question, and all the Asiatic questions, remained what those who think in terms of angles call acute.

later than; following

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Irish question, the Russian question, the Italian-Adriatic question, and all the Asiatic questions, remained what those who think in terms of angles call acute.

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

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The Irish question, the Russian question, the Italian-Adriatic question, and all the Asiatic questions, remained what those who think in terms of angles call acute.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

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

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

a native or inhabitant of Asia

From this reading The Irish question, the Russian question, the Italian-Adriatic question, and all the Asiatic questions, remained what those who think in terms of angles call acute.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

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

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

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

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading The Irish question, the Russian question, the Italian-Adriatic question, and all the Asiatic questions, remained what those who think in terms of angles call acute.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

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

From this reading The Irish question, the Russian question, the Italian-Adriatic question, and all the Asiatic questions, remained what those who think in terms of angles call acute.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

march in a procession

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

killed unlawfully

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

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

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

post in a public place

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

plural of “profiteer” — someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply)

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The Irish question, the Russian question, the Italian-Adriatic question, and all the Asiatic questions, remained what those who think in terms of angles call acute.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The Irish question, the Russian question, the Italian-Adriatic question, and all the Asiatic questions, remained what those who think in terms of angles call acute.

on the contrary

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

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

From this reading The Irish question, the Russian question, the Italian-Adriatic question, and all the Asiatic questions, remained what those who think in terms of angles call acute.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading The Irish question, the Russian question, the Italian-Adriatic question, and all the Asiatic questions, remained what those who think in terms of angles call acute.

plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

the season of growth

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

not in physical motion

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

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

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

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

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

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

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

possessive form of “wells” — prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was the second Easter after the war, and people were getting more used to peace.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

during the time that

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

which person or people

From this reading The outlook, domestic and international, was still what those who think in terms of colour call black.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A PLACARD FOR THE PRESS March wore through, and April came, and warm winds healed winter's scars, and the 1920 budget shocked every one, and the industrial revolution predicted as usual didn't come off, and Mr. Wells's _History of the World_ completed its tenth part, and blossom by blossom the spring began.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading They murdered one another rather less frequently, were rather less emotional and divorced, and understood with more precision which profiteers it was worth while to prosecute and which not, and why the second class was so much larger than the first; and, in general, had learnt to manage rather better this unmanageable peace.