Word: sea
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...bathymetric" and "bathygraphic," it is not hard to get the meaning of "bathysophical." To one versed in his Greek roots it should give a keen pleasure to have this adjective applied to the late Prince of Monaco, who was most wise in things pertaining to the depths of the sea...
...when Marshall was running for Vice President, Ralston tried again and succeeded. It is generally admitted that he made a very able Governor. He helped to bring Indiana's finances up out of a sea of debt in which they had been floundering for years...
...said at a banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London: "I believe that if the time ever comes when the British Empire is menaced by an external enemy, you may count on every man, every drop of blood, every ship and every dollar of your kindred across the sea." President Taft had to reprimand him for that...
...Station and President of the Naval War College, when he was sent abroad with the rank of Vice Admiral, commanding the U.S. Naval forces in European waters. He held that post throughout the War, and for a time was in command of all the Allied vessels in the Irish Sea. His skill and tact were admired by the Allies. Late in 1918 he was given the temporary rank of Admiral...
...sea meanwhile Captain Hope of the British cruiser Repulse was putting on all speed at the command of Edward of Wales. The Prince, it seemed, had learned that one of the ship's operators was in a hurry to reach England in time for his father's funeral. Britons glowed at this new proof of their Prince's infallible democracy...