Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat — Vocabulary
Winston Churchill
1940 Speech
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colleaguefellow worker -- especially in a respected profession such as teaching, medicine, or law My colleague suggested a different approach.more Show sample from book I hope that any of my friends and colleagues, or former colleagues, who are affected by the political reconstruction, will make all allowances for any lack of ceremony with which it has been necessary to act.† colleague → colleagues:fellow workers -- especially in a respected profession such as teaching, medicine, or law
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parliamentparliament → parliaments:legislative assemblies (that pass laws) National European parliaments help insure that the European Union's decisions reflect the democratic principles and interests of its member states.more Show sample from book The appointment of the other Ministers usually takes a little longer, but I trust that when Parliament meets again, this part of my task will be completed, and that the administration will be complete in all respects.†1 more legislative assembly that passes laws (existing in some countries) Show general definition for parliament (with a lowercase "p") a legislative assembly in certain countries (that can pass laws)
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book I will say: It is to wage war, by sea, land and air, with all our might and with all the strength that God can give us; to wage war against a monstrous tyranny, never surpassed in the dark and lamentable catalogue of human crime.† lament → lamentable:regrettable Show context notes The suffix "-able" means able to be. This is the same pattern you see in words like breakable, understandable, and comfortable. Show general definition to express grief or regret
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continuousconstant (uninterrupted) The national power grid is under almost continuous attack.more Show sample from book Sir, to form an Administration of this scale and complexity is a serious undertaking in itself, but it must be remembered that we are in the preliminary stage of one of the greatest battles in history, that we are in action at many points in Norway and in Holland, that we have to be prepared in the Mediterranean, that the air battle is continuous and that many preparations have to be made here at home.† continuing in time or space without interruption or irregularity Show general definition continuing in time or space without interruption or irregularity
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principalmost important The principal idea is that decisions should be made by the people who are most knowledgeable about specific circumstances that impact the decision.more Show sample from book I hope to complete the appointment of the principal Ministers during tomorrow.† most important; or person that is most important Show general definition most important; or person who is most important The exact meaning of principal can depend upon its context. For example: "the principal idea" or "the principal performer" -- the most important "the principal of the school" -- the person in charge "a principal of a company" -- an owner or person with controlling authority "the principal in a transaction" (as contrasted to the agent) -- the person on whose behalf an agent acts
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tyrannya form of government where some people control others in a harsh, unfair manner The U.S. constitution was designed with checks and balances and limited government to protect Americans from tyranny.more Show sample from book I will say: It is to wage war, by sea, land and air, with all our might and with all the strength that God can give us; to wage war against a monstrous tyranny, never surpassed in the dark and lamentable catalogue of human crime.† harsh and unjust rule Show general definition harsh and unjust rule
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summonsummon → summoned:called to come I was summoned to the principal's office.more Show sample from book Sir, I considered it in the public interest to suggest that the House should be summoned to meet today.† summon → summoned:called forth; or called to come Show general definition to call to appear, come, or take action -- often used for official or serious situations, including legal notices or emotional/spiritual urges
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notifynotify → notified:told On Friday, the governor notified the legislature of her decision.more Show sample from book The business to be considered during that week will be notified to Members at the earliest opportunity.† notify → notified:told someone about something Show general definition to tell someone about something -- typically in an official manner
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grievousvery serious; or very bad She suffered grievous bodily harm.more Show sample from book We have before us an ordeal of the most grievous kind.† Show general definition very serious; or very bad; or causing grief
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HollandInformal reference to the Netherlands For a long time, windmills were used in Holland to drain water that would otherwise have flooded regions beneath sea level.more Show sample from book Sir, to form an Administration of this scale and complexity is a serious undertaking in itself, but it must be remembered that we are in the preliminary stage of one of the greatest battles in history, that we are in action at many points in Norway and in Holland, that we have to be prepared in the Mediterranean, that the air battle is continuous and that many preparations have to be made here at home. Informal reference to the Netherlands (confusion arises because important provinces in the Netherlands are North Holland and South Holland). Show general definition Informal reference to the Netherlands (confusion arises because important provinces in the Netherlands are North Holland and South Holland).