used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
(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 Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
anti-climax
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From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
ArmadanounUS /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/
a large fleet
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
attachingverbUS /əˈtætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
a period of 100 years
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
ex-fighting
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From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
apart from; not including
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
how
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From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
immediately past
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
for more time
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
the force of workers available
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
not any; not one
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
many times at short intervals
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
and nothing more
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
only a very short time before
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
SEVENTEENTHadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
similenoun
a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with “like” or “as”)
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY The only danger attaching to a fine achievement is lest the next may appear insignificant by its side.
in the direction of
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
TransferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading There has scarcely been one recorded war that has not shown the soldier and sailor almost happier in fighting than in surviving.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
which person or people
From this reading The dramatist who has created a splendid climax has little to fear except that his effect may be utterly spoiled by some anti-climax.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
a late time of life
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Transfer the simile to the region of wars, and how often all through history do you not notice that part of the grandeur has been robbed by the number of ex-fighting men who, no longer needed for the safety of their country, find themselves at a loose end?
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading So it was, then, that after all those years of fighting on sea, after all those expeditions towards the West Indies and Spain, after the Armada fights and lesser campaigns had at last brought settled peace to our land, there was no employment for those numerous crews which had fought with such zest and daring.
