used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of course one can only write about what one knows.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
Baden-Hessen
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From this reading Baden-Hessen is one of the more moderate provinces; and the treatment of officers is infinitely better than that of the men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Baden-Hessen is one of the more moderate provinces; and the treatment of officers is infinitely better than that of the men.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
brutalitiesnounUS /bruːˈtælətiz/
plural of “brutality” — the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of course one can only write about what one knows.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course one can only write about what one knows.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Baden-Hessen is one of the more moderate provinces; and the treatment of officers is infinitely better than that of the men.
inhumanitynounUS /ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/
the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
insultsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlts/
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
and nothing more
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Of course one can only write about what one knows.
the force of workers available
From this reading Baden-Hessen is one of the more moderate provinces; and the treatment of officers is infinitely better than that of the men.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Baden-Hessen is one of the more moderate provinces; and the treatment of officers is infinitely better than that of the men.
a particular point in time
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Baden-Hessen is one of the more moderate provinces; and the treatment of officers is infinitely better than that of the men.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Baden-Hessen is one of the more moderate provinces; and the treatment of officers is infinitely better than that of the men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
and nothing more
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
propagandanounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/
information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Baden-Hessen is one of the more moderate provinces; and the treatment of officers is infinitely better than that of the men.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Baden-Hessen is one of the more moderate provinces; and the treatment of officers is infinitely better than that of the men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That much inhumanity has been shown it is neither possible nor desirable to deny, and it is only just that those responsible should have to give an account of their actions.
TREATMENTnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
vraie
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From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
vérité
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From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course one can only write about what one knows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it must be borne in mind that though all the instances brought forward are perfectly true and authentic, propaganda aims not at the _vraie vérité_, but at the establishment of an argument; and the individual instances, which have formed the foundations of this conception of inhumanity, do not present a complete picture of captivity, and should not be taken as typical of every prison camp.
produce a literary work
From this reading Of course one can only write about what one knows.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading OUR GENERAL TREATMENT A great deal has been said and written on the subject of the treatment of British prisoners of war, and the general idea at the present moment is one of a succession of unparalleled brutalities and insults.
