All 11 Uses of
thus far
in
1776
- Like the Parliament, he had acted thus far in a spirit of moderation, he said, and he was "anxious to prevent, if it had been possible, the effusion of the blood of my subjects, and the calamities which are inseparable from a state of war."†
p. 11..3
- Thus far no one had found cause to complain about his youth or inexperience.†
p. 24..0
- Late the following day, January 17, well after dark, a dispatch rider dismounted at Washington's headquarters carrying the worst news of the war thus far.†
p. 81..6
- But thus far only a light dusting covered the ground.†
p. 82..9
- GENERAL HENRY CLINTON, not an impressive man in looks or manner, had thus far in the war done little to show that appearances could be deceiving, and that he had, as he knew, marked intelligence and ability.†
p. 164..8
- The orderly withdrawal of an army was considered one of the most difficult of all maneuvers, even for the best-trained soldiers, and the fact that Washington's ragtag amateur army was making a night withdrawal in perfect order and silence thus far, seemed more than could be hoped for.†
p. 188..8
- Still concerned for her, he wrote again the next day to assure her he himself had suffered no real damage thus far.†
p. 202..5
- Yet thus far he felt he had rendered no real service to the country, and when Knowlton, on orders from Washington, called for a volunteer to cross the lines and bring back desperately needed intelligence, he had bravely offered to go.†
p. 224..1
- Thus far, he had done everything right.†
p. 253..4 *
- Signed also by Sir William, the new proclamation was their boldest, most generous gesture thus far, they felt.†
p. 258..1
- In recognition of the part played thus far by the twenty-six-year-old Knox, Washington had already recommended him for promotion to the rank of brigadier general.†
p. 270..9
Definition:
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(thus far) up until now