1894
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUILTY BONDS" "STRANGE TALES OF A NIHILIST" "CONDEMNED TO SILENCE" "THE STOLEN SOUL" ETC.
perfect or complete or pure
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adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
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inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
equally
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prior to a specified or implied time
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
react verbally
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
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the month following July and preceding September
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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earlier than; in front of
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the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
BONDSnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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the people of Great Britain
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
showing who or what does the action
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definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
Commander-in-Chiefnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
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commendatory
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
CONDEMNEDverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUILTY BONDS" "STRANGE TALES OF A NIHILIST" "CONDEMNED TO SILENCE" "THE STOLEN SOUL" ETC.
criticised
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criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
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a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
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defences
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true confidential information
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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being one more than seven
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EighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
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endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
ETC
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drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
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expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
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FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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following the third position; number four in a countable series
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provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
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gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
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responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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the month following June and preceding August
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a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
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indicating the most important performer or role
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plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
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Luxeadjective
elegant and sumptuous
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maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
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the condition of being essential or indispensable
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NIHILISTnoun
someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUILTY BONDS" "STRANGE TALES OF A NIHILIST" "CONDEMNED TO SILENCE" "THE STOLEN SOUL" ETC.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
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object-lessons
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From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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capable of happening or existing
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
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propheticadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
established beyond doubt
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people in general considered as a whole
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past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
QUEUX
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a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
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recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _First Edition_ _July 1894._ _Second Edition_ _July 1894._ _Edition de Luxe_ _July 1894._ _Third Edition_ _August 1894._ _Fourth Edition_ _August 1894._ _Fifth Edition_ _September 1894._ _Sixth Edition_ _October 1894._ _Seventh Edition_ _November 1894._ _Eighth Edition_ _December 1894._ BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX, F.R.G.S.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _First Edition_ _July 1894._ _Second Edition_ _July 1894._ _Edition de Luxe_ _July 1894._ _Third Edition_ _August 1894._ _Fourth Edition_ _August 1894._ _Fifth Edition_ _September 1894._ _Sixth Edition_ _October 1894._ _Seventh Edition_ _November 1894._ _Eighth Edition_ _December 1894._ BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX, F.R.G.S.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
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concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
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Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUILTY BONDS" "STRANGE TALES OF A NIHILIST" "CONDEMNED TO SILENCE" "THE STOLEN SOUL" ETC.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUILTY BONDS" "STRANGE TALES OF A NIHILIST" "CONDEMNED TO SILENCE" "THE STOLEN SOUL" ETC.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading That my effort has been successful, is proved alike by the fact that eight editions of the work have already been exhausted, and by the commendatory and highly gratifying terms in which it has been criticised by prominent statesmen and leading naval and military experts, including the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUILTY BONDS" "STRANGE TALES OF A NIHILIST" "CONDEMNED TO SILENCE" "THE STOLEN SOUL" ETC.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUILTY BONDS" "STRANGE TALES OF A NIHILIST" "CONDEMNED TO SILENCE" "THE STOLEN SOUL" ETC.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading That my effort has been successful, is proved alike by the fact that eight editions of the work have already been exhausted, and by the commendatory and highly gratifying terms in which it has been criticised by prominent statesmen and leading naval and military experts, including the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army.
confined on all sides
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUILTY BONDS" "STRANGE TALES OF A NIHILIST" "CONDEMNED TO SILENCE" "THE STOLEN SOUL" ETC.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading That my effort has been successful, is proved alike by the fact that eight editions of the work have already been exhausted, and by the commendatory and highly gratifying terms in which it has been criticised by prominent statesmen and leading naval and military experts, including the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That my effort has been successful, is proved alike by the fact that eight editions of the work have already been exhausted, and by the commendatory and highly gratifying terms in which it has been criticised by prominent statesmen and leading naval and military experts, including the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUILTY BONDS" "STRANGE TALES OF A NIHILIST" "CONDEMNED TO SILENCE" "THE STOLEN SOUL" ETC.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GUILTY BONDS" "STRANGE TALES OF A NIHILIST" "CONDEMNED TO SILENCE" "THE STOLEN SOUL" ETC.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
precisely as stated
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Some professional critics have, it is true, questioned certain prophetic details concerning naval warfare, but I think the best possible answer to them is furnished by the results of recent battles in Chinese waters, which, it is admitted, present to us very serious object-lessons.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
WILLIAM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading That my effort has been successful, is proved alike by the fact that eight editions of the work have already been exhausted, and by the commendatory and highly gratifying terms in which it has been criticised by prominent statesmen and leading naval and military experts, including the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army.
the act of creating written works
From this reading In writing this book it was my endeavour to bring vividly before the public the national dangers by which we are surrounded, and the absolute necessity which lies upon England to maintain her defences in an adequate state of efficiency.
