Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

how long something has existed

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

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

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

subject to appointment

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

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

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

an auxiliary activity

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

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

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

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

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

a connecting shape

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

inspired with confidence

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

make certain of

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

presently existing

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

very lively and profitable

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading With this object in view I submitted a scheme to the Government.

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

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

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

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

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

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

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

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

English cricketer (1916-1990)

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

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

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

of great significance or value

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

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

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

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

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading With this object in view I submitted a scheme to the Government.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

a group of people who work together

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

cause to become

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading With this object in view I submitted a scheme to the Government.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

extremely well

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading With this object in view I submitted a scheme to the Government.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

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

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

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

From this reading With this object in view I submitted a scheme to the Government.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

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

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

being five more than twenty

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading With this object in view I submitted a scheme to the Government.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading THE INTRODUCTION OF "UNIVERSAL SERVICE," AND TWO VOYAGES HOME From the very time that I took over the duties of my first appointment I had thought that a considerable improvement could be made in the organization of the existing forces.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

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

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

at the time that

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

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

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

which person or people

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading General Hutton, who had by this time been appointed Commandant of New South Wales, arranged a conference of the Commandants of the States in Sydney to discuss several important matters in connexion with the defence of Australia as a whole.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had encouraged the formation of cadet corps, as far as lay in my power, and I had been splendidly supported by the Education Department in my efforts, with the result that, when I assumed the command, the cadet system was a flourishing institution.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

a late time of life

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The success that attended the cadet movement, the support given to it by the parents, and the keen enthusiasm of the youngsters in their work, led me to think that the time was ripe for the introduction of a universal system of National Service, the ultimate aim of which was to ensure that every youth should, by the time that he had reached the age of manhood, twenty-five years, have undergone a course of training, which, without interfering with his civil avocation, would render him a desirable asset as a soldier.