Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

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

From this reading We had known for a long time that it was coming.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

(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 For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

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

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading War had been declared.

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading We had known for a long time that it was coming.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading War had been declared.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We had known for a long time that it was coming.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

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

From this reading War had been declared.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

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

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We had known for a long time that it was coming.

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading We had known for a long time that it was coming.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

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From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading We had known for a long time that it was coming.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

place in proper rank

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

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

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

obtain a patent for

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

an apparatus for removing impurities

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

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From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

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

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

term of address for a man

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We had known for a long time that it was coming.

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

From this reading For months past the bellicose bench of Bishops had been preaching war in all the Cathedrals of the land.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We had known for a long time that it was coming.

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

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading War had been declared.

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

From this reading We had known for a long time that it was coming.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had known for a long time that it was coming.

which person or people

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

belonging to which person

From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

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From this reading Rear-Admiral and Lieutenant-General Sir WILLIAM T. STEAD, G.C.B., C.S.I., K.G., V.C.--the great journalist in the shade of whose colossal mounted statue we are now sitting--had suddenly become a convert to the doctrine that war is the great purifier, and had offered in a spirit of extraordinary self-abnegation to command both the Army and the Fleet in action.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

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From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

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From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.

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From this reading Field Marshal the Duke of WOLSELEY, who was then a simple lord, had written articles in all the prominent American reviews, and had proved to demonstration that with 50,000 boys and the new patent revolving ammunition belt, Britain (for that too was the name of my late country) was ready to defy and conquer the world.