Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

plural of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

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

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

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

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE.

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

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

of short duration or distance

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

the specified day of the month

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

an organization formed by merging several groups or parties

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

ranking above all others

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

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

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

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

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

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

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

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

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

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

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

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From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

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

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

engage in

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

of very great significance

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

absolutely essential

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

not one, and not any

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

in a northern direction

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

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

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

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

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

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

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

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

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

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

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

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From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

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

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

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

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On the evening of that day he went down to the House of Lords, to make his speech in favour of the Italian Loan.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had never given his allegiance to any of the political parties of the day, but he was one of the foremost advocates of what was then known as the Imperial policy, and which had grown up out of what is known in the present day as Imperial Federation.

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

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will now be necessary to go back about six weeks from the day that the _Ithuriel_ started on her northward voyage, and to lay before the reader a brief outline of the events which had transpired in Europe subsequently to the date of Tremayne's letter to Arnold.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He had previously spoken some half dozen times since he had taken his seat, and, young as he was, had always commanded a respectful hearing by his sound common sense and his intimate knowledge of foreign policy, but none of his brother peers had been prepared for the magnificent speech that he had made on this momentous night.