1909
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From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
25th
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From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
in addition
From this reading Lieutenant Denis Castellan, also of the _Cormorant_, to be First Lieutenant of the _Ithuriel_."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
Castellan
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From this reading Lieutenant Denis Castellan, also of the _Cormorant_, to be First Lieutenant of the _Ithuriel_."
ChamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
ConfederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
gotten under control
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
CormorantnounUS /ˈkɔːrmərənt/
large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish
From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
CruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
Denis
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From this reading Lieutenant Denis Castellan, also of the _Cormorant_, to be First Lieutenant of the _Ithuriel_."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
Erskine
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From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lieutenant Denis Castellan, also of the _Cormorant_, to be First Lieutenant of the _Ithuriel_."
FisherynounUS /ˈfɪʃəri/
a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
Francis
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From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
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 "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
Ithuriel
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From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Denis Castellan, also of the _Cormorant_, to be First Lieutenant of the _Ithuriel_."
Lieutenant-Commander
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
engage in
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
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 "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
a brief written record
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
PromotionsnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “promotion” — a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
Identical; not different.
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lieutenant-Commander Francis Erskine, of H.M. Fishery Cruiser _Cormorant_, to be Captain of H.M. Cruiser _Ithuriel_.
unconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkəˈnektɪd/
not joined or linked together
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
vibrantadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪbrənt/
vigorous and animated
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE NOTE OF WAR The _Official Gazette_, published November the 25th, 1909, contained the following announcement:-- "Naval Promotions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the evening of the same day, Mr Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, rose amidst the tense silence of a crowded House to make another announcement, which was not altogether unconnected with the notice in the _Gazette_.
a late time of life
From this reading "Sir," he said in a low, but vibrant and penetrating voice, which many years before had helped to make his fame as an orator, "it is my painful duty to inform this honourable House that a state of war exists between His Majesty and a Confederation of European countries, including Germany, Russia, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium."
