Annal
[ænәl]
Definition
(n.) See Annals.
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Examples
- The relations between the Ottoman Sultans and the Emperors has been singular in the annals of Moslem and Christian states. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Under date of February 12, he writes: This day has been memorable in the annals of Valdivia for the most severe earthquake experienced by the oldes t inhabitant. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Useful clocks of wondrous make were described in the annals of the middle ages, especially in Germany, made by monks and others for Kings, monasteries and churches. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- Her country, its ancient annals, its late memorable struggles, were all made to partake in her glory and excellence. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Many other useful branches of the subject, clearly treated by him, are found in his _Annals of Agriculture_. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- After 1280 the Chinese annals treat Kublai as a Chinese monarch, the founder of the Yuan dynasty (1280-1368). H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Will my dear Miss Crawley not cast an eye of compassion upon the heroic soldier, whose name is inscribed in the annals of his country's glory? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- In spite of this defect he was a most valuable officer and deserves a high place in the annals of his country. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
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