used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
Abdul
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From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
audaciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈdeɪʃəs/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
completely unclothed
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
BismarcknounUS /ˈbɪzmɑːrk/
German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898)
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
business-like
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From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
rid of obstructions
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
forgeriesnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəriz/
plural of “forgery” — a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
brought together in one place
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
a person of German nationality
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
Grimsby
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From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
Half-way
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From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
Hamid
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From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
harvestsnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəsts/
plural of “harvest” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
Kiel
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From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
maneuvres
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From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
reinsurancenounUS /ˌriːɪnˈʃʊrəns/
sharing the risk by insurance companies; part or all of the insurer's risk is assumed by other companies in return for part of the premium paid by the insured
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
scepticismnoun
the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
statecraftnounUS /ˈsteɪtkræft/
wisdom in the management of public affairs
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
SUBMARINEnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
toilers
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From this reading Half-way between the opposite shores a dotted outline marked the situation of the great shoals which attract the fish, and from which the harvests of the sea are gathered by the brave and industrious toilers of Grimsby, Hull, and many another port.
treatiesnounUS /ˈtriːtiz/
plural of “treaty” — a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STOLEN SUBMARINE As the full extent of this audacious plot was laid bare before my eyes I had a difficulty in believing in its reality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was obliged to remind myself of some of the maneuvres which have marked German statecraft in the recent past, of the forgeries and "reinsurance" treaties of Bismarck, of the patronage extended to Abdul Hamid, of the secret intrigue that brought about the disasters of Greece.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His majesty produced a chart of the North Sea, showing the coasts of Great Britain and Germany, with the Kiel Canal and so forth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I had had any scepticism left, the Emperor would have dispelled it by the clear and business-like explanations which followed.
