Chapter IX

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

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

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

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

anew

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

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

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

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

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading "Attention.

plural of “banknote” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

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

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

(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 If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

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 To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

the people of Great Britain

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

a person who is in charge

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

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

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

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

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

the act of constructing something

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

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

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

the capital of the state of Delaware

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

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

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

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

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

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

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

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

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

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

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

the quality of being humane

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

professing feelings or virtues one does not have

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

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

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

involving deliberate burning of property

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

relating to or prompting tears

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

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

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

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

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

on one occasion

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

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

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

in the near future

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

in a presumptuous manner

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

the period of time during which a regent governs

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

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

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

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

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

get by special effort

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

from a time in the past until now

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

a momentary flash of light

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

not in physical motion

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

a quantity of money

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

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

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

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

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

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

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

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

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

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

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

which person or people

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!

an old form of “will”, used with “thou”

From this reading Thou wilt pay the rogue who has dared to stickle for higher terms ten thousand pounds in English banknotes on account of the sum of twelve million marks he presumptuously demands of us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If the Secret Service agent who has managed to get into Lord Clanronald’s service as under-librarian at Gwyll Castle can secure complete copies—or better still, the originals—of the old Lord’s plans for construction of the secret War-machine that hypocritical England has kept up her sleeve out of so-called humanity since the days of the British Regency—strike a deal with him at once.

but in spite of that

From this reading Again in yet more groups of numbers, the vocal spark sang on and on:

German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)

From this reading To the _ménu_ that will presently be served to our enemies—beginning with Super-Explosive—explosive bullets, incendiary shells, lachrymatory shells serving as _entrées_—the bombardment of Dover from Calais—the destruction of London and the chief Naval Ports of Great Britain by our Zeppelin Fleet being the _pièce de résistance_ of the banquet—the Clanronald Death-engine will be added as fifth course!