| 单词 | monopolise |
| 例句 | To continue a supply of animal milk, a farmer needs to have calves, kids or lambs for suckling, but must prevent them from monopolising the milk. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Fire cleared away trees and shrubs, allowing wheat and other grasses to monopolise the sunlight, water and nutrients. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Murphy's musings often monopolise the attention that his music deserves just as acutely. LCD Soundsystem: This is Happening 2010-05-15T23:08:00Z Themain evolutionary explanation is that it permits female species to avoid being monopolised by a single dominant male. Do women’s periods synchronise when they spend time together? 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z Referring to the cadre of stuffy, aged scholars in the show, he added: “The institution of the maesters probably is a problem. They monopolise intellectual development and scientific thought.” Ice and fire: what Game of Thrones can teach us about power politics 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Surely preservation of these works of art is worthy of some of the funding currently being monopolised by so-called "Inca treasures" which, in fact, have hardly appeared on television at all. David Mitchell on new World Heritage sites 2011-03-27T00:05:36Z As the bullying poet, the versatile baritone Steven Page monopolises the stage each time he enters, exuding an air of crazed obsession. Aida; Elegy for Young Lovers; O Sonho 2010-05-01T23:07:00Z Love Me Do was a turning point, when Britain started to monopolise popular music. Family life 2013-01-12T08:15:01Z “My view is that mental health discussions have been monopolised by the middle classes,” says the campaigner Natasha Devon, who has toured schools and universities for the past decade. ‘Our goal is to halve the male suicide rate’: why no-frills therapy works for men 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z And "one reason why erotic capital has been overlooked is that the elite cannot monopolise it, so it is in their interest to belittle it and sideline it." Catherine Hakim: charm school marm 2011-08-19T22:01:41Z The 80s was a time when Egyptian drama, music and film monopolised Arabic media; we imbibed the Egyptian accent and colloquialisms as well as our local influences. Egypt has returned from the cultural backwaters 2011-02-24T16:19:39Z Lunada Bay is famous not just for its waves but also its “Bay Boys” – self-professed locals who have monopolised the spot for decades by intimidating outsiders. California's surf wars: wave 'warlords' go to extreme lengths to defend their turf 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Funny Business, narrated by Radio 4 newsman Eddie Mair, showed us what comedians were doing when they weren't monopolising television – to wit selling their souls at lucrative corporate dinners. Rewind TV: Utopia; Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways; Funny Business; Blandings – review 2013-01-19T22:45:01Z This is not the first time in modern history a hit movie or TV show has monopolised the conversation, of course. The new nerds: how Avengers and Game of Thrones made everyone geek out 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z The Social Network, in its high-mindedness, monopolised the subject of the web and stole Middle Men's thunder, making it look dated and unrespectable. Why did Middle Men sink in the UK? 2011-07-07T09:43:32Z They give a glimpse, alarming for some, of a future in which the white, male perspective will not monopolise. 'We are offering something people didn’t get before': inside gal-dem 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z What it was A brazen attempt by Tom Hanks to monopolise Christmas. Worse than Cats? The biggest CGI disasters in cinema 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The liberal left prohibit writing anything bad about refugees, which results in the anti-immigrant right monopolising. Slavoj Žižek: ‘We are all basically evil, egotistical, disgusting’ 2016-12-10T05:00:00Z If the gender-neutral categories that already exist are monopolised by men, then why would this not be the case in acting categories? Emma Watson's gender-neutral MTV award is a start – but we need a level playing field 2017-05-08T04:00:00Z As we eat, we talk about how high-end restaurants with trendy food trucks monopolise the licences needed by immigrants. The world on a plate: the diverse kitchens of Queens, New York 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z It is remarkable just how much of the popular imagination the company has monopolised. Tomorrowland: how Walt Disney’s strange utopia shaped the world of tomorrow 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z Social, economic and cultural history re-enter the syllabus alongside political history, which monopolised the earlier draft. Michael Gove's history wars 2013-07-13T07:00:05Z Hezbollah's opponents in Lebanon have long accused the group of undermining the state through its possession of an arsenal that outguns the national army, and accuse it of monopolising decisions of war and peace. Lebanon must be kept out of Hamas-Israel war, patriarch says 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z "The Americans, with the support of their European satellites, tried to monopolise" the Middle East peace process, Putin said. Putin cautions Israel that ground attack on Gaza would be unacceptable 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The United States, Lavrov said, had sought to "monopolise" dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis and move away from the creation of a Palestinian state in favour to talks about easing the social-economic problems of Palestinians. Russia accuses US of 'destructive' approach on Israeli–Palestinian war 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The FTC asked the court to consider forcing the online retailer to sell assets, with the government accusing Big Tech of monopolising the most lucrative parts of the internet. Morning Bid: Rate jitters wear down wary markets 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The company monopolised much of the Demerara sugar trade during the late 18th Century and the 19th Century. Antoinette Sandbach: Ex-MP asks to be removed from slavery research 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z He first came to power in elections 14 years ago following the death of his father, Omar Bongo, who had monopolised the presidency for more than 40 years. Gabon coup: Why military takeovers are all the rage 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z But ultimately there is one stark political reality: the party of Nelson Mandela, which has monopolised power for 29 years since liberation from apartheid, owns this crisis. Load-shedding could switch South Africans off the ANC 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z Earlier on Tuesday, Sheeran's lawyer argued that both songs are distinct from each other and that no artist should be allowed to "monopolise" commonly used musical chord progressions. Ed Sheeran appears in NYC court for start of copyright trial 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z "Jealousy is shown as a sign of love, and men monopolising their girlfriend/wife's time is shown as deep devotion," Ms Chakravarty observes. Crash Landing On You: What binds the magnificent worlds of K-dramas and Bollywood 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z "Because of so many barriers to entry, our economy is monopolised, which makes it even more vulnerable," he said. Moldova's new economy minister pledges pro-business overhaul 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z The Hundred has been a divisive presence in the English game, with critics saying it detracts from county cricket and monopolises the peak month of August. Hundred worth 'a lot more' than £400m - ECB chair 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z The regime used to monopolising power for decades has even felt the need to invite opposition parties for talks about developing a united national strategy to cope with the militant threat. Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drone: Why African states are buying them 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z "Bollywood has monopolised it for much too long," she says. KGF 2, RRR, Pushpa: The southern Indian films winning on Bollywood's turf 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z "Under Putin, official Russian policy tried to monopolise the memory of the Second World War for the bilateral German-Russian relationship," explains Mr Schmid. Ukraine war: Germany's conundrum over its ties with Russia 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z He also issued a separate decree instituting severe prison sentences for those who monopolise or hoard commodities at a time when shortages of some basic goods are hitting Tunisians. Tunisian president issues amnesty decree to recoup funds from corruption cases 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Since independence the armed forces have monopolised any sense of patriotism. Sudan protesters: Ready to die for freedom 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z But like all tech giants, Amazon is facing increased scrutiny, over how it treats its warehouse workers, for example, as well as questions over whether it monopolises online retail. Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Marketing material for the production, it was reported in the Times, appeared to portray a messianic billionaire trying to monopolise the earth's resources. Hershel Fink anti-Semitism row: Royal Court theatre backers withdraw 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The military has accused civilian parties of mismanagement and monopolising power. Factbox: What is happening in Sudan? 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z A coalition of rebel groups and political parties have aligned themselves with the military, which has accused the civilian parties of mismanagement and monopolising power, and they are seeking to dissolve the cabinet. Mass protests held in Sudan against prospect of military rule 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z This is likely to reinforce fears amongst MPs that the funds will be monopolised by the health service and never reach the care sector. Minister defends social care bill reform wait 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z With richer countries monopolising many of the early orders of other vaccines, many countries in Asia - particularly poorer ones - welcomed the Chinese jabs. Covid: Is China's vaccine success waning in Asia? 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z Boon, the Thai word for merit, has been on a quest for COVID-19 vaccines for months, arguing that the government should not monopolise supply and calling the vaccine policy “complacent and reckless.” Thai hospital tycoon sticks to guns on vaccine claims 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z To say Taylor’s side were dominant would be an understatement and, as their hosts monopolised more than 70% of possession, Fiorentina at times resorted to some brazen attempts to win phantom free-kicks. Chloe Kelly shines as Manchester City take charge of last-16 tie with Fiorentina 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z He was a vocal critic of what he described as armed group Hezbollah’s intimidation tactics and attempts to monopolise Lebanese politics. Activists in Beirut protest killing of Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z Big tech firms like Ant Group are under the spotlight for monopolising the wallets of Chinese internet users. Kuaishou share price nearly doubles on market launch 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z He spoke against what he described as the Iranian-backed, Shi’ite Hezbollah’s intimidation tactics and attempts to monopolise Lebanese politics. Prominent Hezbollah critic Slim killed in Lebanon 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Liverpool monopolised possession in the early stages but, to their credit, Villa’s players defended with a cohesion and focus at odds with their unsettling buildup. Sadio Mané double sees Liverpool past bold and youthful Aston Villa 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z If the doses were monopolised by the world’s 50 richest countries, the global toll would fall by 33%, the study said. Wealthy nations urged to give portion of Covid vaccine as 'humanitarian buffer' 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z A political quarrel between three, now old, men has monopolised political life in Ivory Coast for over a quarter of a century. Old men, chocolate and Ivory Coast's bitter election 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z Di Maio was pushed to intervene after a deputy with the small far-right party, Brothers of Italy, recently raised questions in parliament over concerns that the French were trying to monopolise the holiday destination. Italy reignites Mont Blanc border dispute with France 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z His team began the second half on the front foot, monopolising possession, probing for openings and they fashioned a glorious one when Pépé robbed Alderweireld on the edge of the Spurs area and found Lacazette. Toby Alderweireld punishes Arsenal errors to give Spurs derby glory 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z Ho monopolised the gaming industry until 2002, when the government introduced foreign investors sparking a boom which saw casino takings contribute to about 80% of Macau’s annual revenue and overtake Las Vegas. Stanley Ho, flamboyant 'godfather' of Macau casinos, dies aged 98 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z Johnson, unlike some of his aides, probably does not seek to monopolise power and has not been in office long enough to have adopted a definitive governing style. How will the UK function with a sick prime minister? 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z Life and death are at stake, and it is terrifying that something that so monopolises attention is also unknowable. China is ill, but it goes much deeper than the coronavirus | Ai Weiwei 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z “They killed all their competitors and monopolised the supply of live pig and chicken.” Appetite for 'warm meat' drives risk of disease in Hong Kong and China 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z And delivery drivers monopolise the side of the road to load and unload their packages. How our home delivery habit reshaped the world 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z There is no greater symptom of this worldview than the recurring focus on mobile phones, especially smartphones and their tendency to monopolise our limited attention. Collision course: pedestrian deaths are rising – and driverless cars aren’t likely to change that 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z The festival’s logistical demands temporarily monopolise Venice’s human resources. Do film festivals help or hurt their host cities? 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z That makes it more important than ever for the internet platforms that so monopolise our attention, opinions and politics to get on the right side of these issues. Big tech firms need to stop reducing LGBT+ people to their sex lives | Hannah Jane Parkinson 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z They accused him of allowing Islamists to monopolise the political scene, concentrating power in the hands of the Muslim Brotherhood. Morsi: A turbulent presidency cut short by the army 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z England should have established a decisive lead long before half-time, let alone the spot-kicks, having dominated from the outset, monopolising the ball and carving the Swiss open. Jordan Pickford saves the day as England beat Switzerland on penalties 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z "But, the clear and present danger remains the threat of a 'no deal' Brexit, which is monopolising time and resources, undermining competitiveness," he said. UK car output hit by China slowdown 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Since 1980, Republicans have monopolised resources for a few wealthy Americans and have retained power by skewing the media, manipulating the system and convincing white followers that dangerous minorities threatened their very existence. When Trump demonises opponents, unhinged partisans take their cues | Heather Cox Richardson 2018-10-27T04:00:00Z He lives in Malibu and they all do a lot of surfing: “Surfing can actually monopolise all my time,” he says gravely. Beastie Boys: ‘Being in a band… it’s an absurd comedy’ 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z This would, for example, allow competitors to train their software algorithms to a similar standard to the market leader - thus reopening a monopolised market to competition. Germany seeks to curb internet giants' dominance 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z They drove out legitimate middle-class businesses and helped the state monopolise the economy; exactly the opposite of what the US wants. Sanctions on Iran are morally wrong – and they won’t work | Afua Hirsch 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z “Journalists can’t report on an absence of criminality, on an absence of rubbish, because there’s nothing to report on, and so those who behave badly monopolise the coverage,” says Le Bas. 'You can’t disregard pure racism': Gypsy writer Damian Le Bas on the prejudice against Travellers 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z The authors, though, recognise that the Premier League’s power, leading to “powerful ‘super-clubs’ that monopolise the market to some extent”, means that suggestions for greater equality are largely futile. Gold keepers: why the Premier League clubs will only get richer 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z Streetwear brands have monopolised male fashion for the past two years, but what originated as a subculture rooted in hip-hop music and skating circles is now the uniform de-rigueur for young men the world over. ‘We’re Top Gear for clothes’: the guys behind PAQ 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z And he said "empowering" people to choose where to sell their personal data meant it would "no longer be monopolised by the tech giants". Firms 'should pay for people's data' 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z But it’s the buy-to-let vampires, monopolising new builds, setting social inequality in stone, who define the term today. Landlords are social parasites. They’re the last people we should be honouring | Rhik Samadder 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z Democrats monopolise statewide offices and dominate the legislature. Trump's California border wall visit puts state's Republicans in a bind 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z She is also under pressure to preserve the balance between Brexit sceptics and enthusiasts, while showing the government has a purpose beyond leaving the EU, which critics say is monopolising ministers' time. Theresa May set to reshuffle cabinet team 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z A small number of companies monopolise the market. The outsize influence of the gun lobby 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z “It’s going to be completely monopolised by the pro-independence movement,” he said. Catalans to celebrate their national day with independence protests 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z Before Mr Zverev’s breakthrough, the big four had so monopolised the Masters circuit that no other active player could boast of more than one such title. Alexander Zverev could be tennis’s next star, despite his height 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z Many vendors see this as an effort to monopolise Bangkok’s food culture for large food companies and landlords, driving up prices. Will Bangkok's street food ban hold? 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z By contrast in Israel, religious life is monopolised by Orthodox Judaism even though most Israelis are not actively affiliated with a particular religious stream: they define themselves as secular or vaguely “traditional”. Israel versus the Jews 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z Rich commercial herders, some with animals numbering in the thousands, monopolise the best land. The hard life of a Somali shepherd 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z "If you systematically monopolise the media, crush NGOs and control elections you will be unaware of what people need," she says. Distress as Moscow home demolitions to go ahead - BBC News 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z As humans gained ownership of land, animals, plants and tools, rigid hierarchical societies emerged, in which small elites monopolised most wealth and power for generation after generation. Are we about to witness the most unequal societies in history? 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Each time these words were shared on Whatsapp, Facebook and Twitter, social commentary, usually monopolised by politicians and academics, was broadened. Letter from Africa: How poetry is taking on state censorship in Sudan - BBC News 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z Then Rough Trade set up the indie distribution network that gave these new labels and bands some of the muscle their counterparts on the major labels had previously monopolised. How Buzzcocks invented indie (with help from the Sex Pistols, a Renault and the Quo) 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Everywhere, a majority that was promised growing equality sees social power monopolised by people with money, property, connections and talent; they feel shut out from both higher culture and decision-making. Welcome to the age of anger | Pankaj Mishra 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z The power once monopolised by the PRI presidents is now shared with state governors and with the two main opposition parties. With an unfriendly neighbour, Mexico needs to strengthen itself 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z Their replacements ensured City would not monopolise costly errors on this occasion. Selfless Sergio Agüero lights spark that fires Manchester City to victory | Andy Hunter 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z Protesters from the majority Oromo and Amhara ethnic groups say they are marginalised by the minority Tigrayan-led government, which they accuse of monopolising power and controlling the economy. Ethiopia blames ‘foreign enemies’ for inciting unrest 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z There were also reports about homeless people monopolising the kiosks and stopping other people using them. 'Lewd acts' force changes to New York wi-fi kiosks - BBC News 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z I woke up on Friday morning expecting to hear the seismic fallout from Brexit monopolising the headlines yet again. How Britain has been kept safe for a decade - BBC News 2016-07-16T04:00:00Z And how do you get people to connect with your products when most advertising space is monopolised by the state? Rise in advertising as North Korea embraces nascent consumerism 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z One he said was the fear that a small number of multinational corporations would monopolise food production. Royal Society calls for review of Europe's GM ban - BBC News 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z It was one-way traffic as the hosts dominated, monopolising possession and their pace was too much for Exeter. Liverpool 3-0 Exeter City 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z But Everton monopolised possession and, in the second half in particular, were adventurous and easy on the eye. Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z GMT10:05 4 min: That seemed to happen in slow motion: Arsenal had started in characteristic fashion, monopolising possession as Sunderland sat deep, but the hosts turned it over and Sunderland sprang so quickly. Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland: Premier League – as it happened 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z The talks were hugely symbolic with the figurehead of a once persecuted pro-democracy movement discussing Myanmar's future with the chief of a military that used an iron fist to monopolise power for five decades. Mum's the word as Myanmar's Suu Kyi starts military rapprochement 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z GMT14:48 3 min: United have monopolised possession in the opening minutes and now have a corner, as PSV scramble Memphis’ cross behind. Manchester United v PSV Eindhoven: Champions League – live! 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z “Today the chicken reported on the duck, accusing the duck of monopolising the lake,” said a spokeswoman for Alibaba’s promotional event, according to a Chinese media report. Singles' Day: China splurges $9.3bn in 12 hours on world's biggest online shopping day 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z Further searches might be equally rewarding—and as more gene-editing systems are discovered, it will be harder to monopolise their use via the patent system. Even CRISPR 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z BST06:07 5 min: City are in complete control so far, monopolising possession and playing almost entirely in the opposing half. Roma v Manchester City: pre-season friendly – live! 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z Analysts say the protests are partly fuelled by anger over years of alleged corruption and unaccountability within the Armenian government, and big business monopolised by Russian oligarchs with ties to the Kremlin. Armenia protests: Electricity price hike suspended - BBC News 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z Analysts say it is about years of alleged corruption and unaccountability within the Armenian government, and big business monopolised by Russian oligarchs with ties to the Kremlin. Armenia energy protests: Electric atmosphere in Yerevan - BBC News 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z Nasdaq-listed rival online marketplace JD.com reportedly filed a complaint with the government last week, accusing Alibaba of monopolising the market by restricting suppliers from participating in other operators’ promotion events on 11 November. Singles' Day: China splurges $9.3bn in 12 hours on world's biggest online shopping day 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z Preachers by no means monopolised the leadership of the civil rights movement, an amalgam of often competing organisations. Charleston shooting: Attack at church opens old wounds - BBC News 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z The group monopolised media and communication channels within the city, denying ordinary residents access. Inside Mosul: Residents recount how IS took over their lives - BBC News 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z This is where journalism is quite different from e-commerce: it is a lot harder to monopolise the market in ideas than to dominate the selling of books and baubles. Exploring the Amazon 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z If bribes are smaller, that is partly because Mr Yanukovych monopolised corruption on a grand scale. President v oligarch 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z Last week local media attention was monopolised by a comic opera concerning the largest party in the new parliament, Nidaa Tounes, which nearly split over a battle of personalities. Terror at the Bardo 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z “Hooked”, a new book by Nir Eyal, a technology writer, gives an overview of one of the most interesting battles in modern business: the intense competition to create new digital products that monopolise people’s attention. Getting hooked 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z When the web browser on your desktop ruled, Google monopolised the display ad business. Nexus 5 Retiring As Google Steamrollers Smartphones Towards Phablets 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z England monopolised possession but the lack of end product was alarming against opponents who were dogged but hardly an upgrade into the European elite after the stroll against San Marino on Thursday. Estonia 0-1 England 2014-10-12T04:00:00Z IN 1911 the United States Supreme Court ruled that the American Tobacco Company was “an attempt to monopolise” trade and ordered its break-up. An irresistible urge to merge 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Now, the same process of monopolising control seems to be under way in Iraq. Isis demands Iraq rebels' allegiance 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z Mr Maliki is widely accused by Sunni Arabs in the country of discriminating against them and monopolising power. 'Rule nothing out' in Iraq, says Fox 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Each side fears the other will monopolise control of the state and marginalise its opponents, they say. Thai protesters block ballot papers 2014-01-31T09:27:50Z Each side fears the other will monopolise control of the state and marginalise its opponents, he adds. Thailand elections to go ahead 2014-01-28T13:18:06Z But most games remain trapped in the economics of their time: they are closed markets, with a variety of static business models, most of which involve destroying your opponent, monopolising designs, or plundering resources. Designing A Computer Game To Overthrow Capitalism 2013-12-08T16:21:00Z After all, the government did indeed find that Apple had attempted to monopolise and manipulate the e-book publishing business through its agreements with leading publishers and the agency pricing model. Apple Claims It's Being Gouged By the E-Books Antitrust Monitor 2013-11-29T17:09:00Z But Mr Deaton worries about recent trends in America where the rewards from economic growth are increasingly and visibly monopolised by the very well-off, leaving living standards for the majority stagnating. Economic inequality: In sickness and in health 2013-10-10T15:00:40Z Some will still argue that certain countries monopolise the global music industry. Cultural protectionism: Face the music 2013-07-25T11:56:05Z "How do you monopolise the ability to present an impersonation of the Beatles?" West End show Let It Be sued 2013-07-17T17:27:00Z The alliance is pushing African countries into agreements that allow foreign companies to grab their land, patent their seeds and monopolise their food markets. Bono can't help Africans by stealing their voice 2013-06-17T19:30:01Z Further, the convergence of spying on the one hand and secrecy on the other is just characteristic of the state's tendency to monopolise information. Obama's Verizon phone records collection carries on Bush's work 2013-06-06T12:41:44Z My manager needs to monopolise the information pipeline to his superior. Operations officer: 'Outsiders see greed, I see politicking and bad management' 2013-06-06T08:59:17Z The Observer says hospital beds are being "monopolised by patients attending emergency departments, creating a dangerous log-jam in the system". Lords 'clean-up' call over lobbying 2013-06-02T04:35:58Z Google is using its Android mobile operating system as a 'Trojan horse' to deceive partners, monopolise the mobile marketplace, and control consumer data. Google faces complaint to European regulator over 'predatory pricing' 2013-04-09T09:44:00Z Does their success in generally grim weather and in the familiar surrounds of the European theatre mean they will monopolise places on the Lions tour? Wales' and England's noisy climax makes Lions choice more fascinating 2013-03-23T22:00:04Z The Azzurri capitalised on his error by monopolising possession after that, and they produced a magnificent try started by the wing Luke McLean's weaving run. Italy 23-18 France 2013-02-03T17:16:43Z This club still tend to monopolise the outrageous. Rafael Benítez loses chance to submit his final Chelsea application 2013-01-23T23:59:37Z Such moments led many to lament the imminent return of the Premier League, its squalid dramas always threatening to monopolise the oxygen of publicity. 2012: A truly remarkable sporting year to be relished over and over 2012-12-28T22:00:05Z Google faces a complaint to the European regulator by a group including rivals Microsoft that Android is being used as a 'Trojan horse' to monopolise the market place. Google faces complaint to European regulator over 'predatory pricing' 2013-04-09T09:44:00Z Secondly he is starting to monopolise first prizes as Kasparov and Fischer did in their pomp. Magnus Carlsen close to beating Garry Kasparov's global ranking record 2012-12-07T19:11:00Z The move prompted his critics to accuse him of seeking to monopolise power. Egypt profile 2012-11-24T15:16:23Z First, within all but a handful of polities, effective control is exercised by a tiny - but heavily entrenched - elite of politicians who monopolise all legislation. Growth: Markets, broad and deep 2012-11-19T20:56:27Z Can one party monopolise power and police itself while running the world's second biggest economy and governing well over a billion people? China's leaders try to put scandal behind them 2012-09-30T17:02:17Z It was a goal which deserved to monopolise the post-match discussion but it became incidental to football's latest controversy. From the Vault: Paolo Di Canio puts the rage in outrageous 2012-09-27T09:00:00Z "So that they don't need the backing of the traditionally big radio stations that monopolise Indonesia." Indie musicians test waters in Indonesia 2012-09-10T22:12:09Z The city's famous buskers and street performers are no longer allowed to "hog or monopolise a performance site", or set up within 50 metres of each other. Dublin buskers must have 20 songs 2012-08-03T11:30:32Z Apple's overreaching claim for damages is a natural extension of its attempts to monopolise the marketplace... Apple and Samsung face jury trial 2012-07-30T00:06:07Z In the spring of 2011, the Partido Popular triumphed in the autonomous and municipal elections, monopolising the largest amount of regional power in one man's hands in the history of Spanish democracy. Spain needs Mariano Rajoy to be decisive 2012-07-26T11:30:19Z We need tougher procurement rules to avoid large firms from being able to monopolise policing functions. G4S 'raises policing questions' 2012-07-19T00:26:38Z Widya Fikasari is both manager and lead singer of her band Murasaki He still remembers the times, up until very recently, when the music industry was monopolised by major record labels. Indie musicians test waters in Indonesia 2012-09-10T22:12:09Z Moreover, the audit report criticised the Ministry of Finance for monopolising government procurement, while saying there was no mechanism to check its power, according to the . China media: Government spending 2012-06-28T04:48:00Z Italy monopolised possession in the quarter-final, with Andrea Pirlo making more successful passes than the entire English midfield put together, to maintain a theme established in the opening group game against France. Euro 2012: England know they must keep and pass the ball better 2012-06-25T22:01:01Z They monopolised the ball – something they will struggle to do against the Germans – but used it intelligently, largely courtesy of the gem in their midst. Euro 2012: England v Italy – five talking points 2012-06-24T23:27:11Z And just as corporations today seek to monopolise plant genes in the developing world, the Voc set about seizing total control of spice production. The world's oldest clove tree 2012-06-23T10:51:22Z Such defensive tactics were understandable against France given the threat of their front three and the ease with which they monopolised the ball, but would be harder to justify against Sweden. Sweden v England – live! 2012-06-15T17:17:17Z Instead, the private firms are monopolising the welfare system and taking control over the fate of the half a million people referred to the programme. How firms with eye on welfare budget promised to get jobless back to work 2012-06-09T20:30:00Z The very rich also largely monopolise the system of tax reliefs. How to kickstart the UK economy – at zero cost to 99% of us 2012-05-31T15:03:14Z The 1869 leases were expiring, and it was recognised that the big squattages could not longer be allowed to monopolise the country. Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information 2012-04-22T02:00:09.320Z But she did see, and saw evidently, that he sought to monopolise her conversation and her society, and was displeased when any one shared them with him. Henry of Guise; (Vol. I of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:31.930Z He accuses Grosvenor of monopolising the attentions of the young ladies. The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z Whatever the pretext--and my dread was great lest she should observe any strangeness in my manner--it passed with her; by reason, chiefly, I think, of the grief which monopolised her. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z So that, for all his lordship's lack of manners, it was some time before that spoiled youth again succeeded in monopolising her attention. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z As in early Saxon times before the clergy had monopolised learning, the higher forms of cultured life saw their finest fruitage in the halls of kings and chiefs. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z The Pacific Fur Company was formed about this time at New-York, with the object of monopolising, if possible, the commerce in furs between China and the north-west coast of America. The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery 2012-02-22T03:00:27.207Z At the same time it has always seemed to me rather unfair that one room in the house, though I readily acknowledge its importance, should practically monopolise the attention of our domestic poets. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 21st, 1916 2012-02-21T03:00:19.417Z To describe all the customs of the Old Calabar people would take up more space than I am allowed to monopolise in this work. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z The Lords have the finer debating hall; but the Commons, it is complained, monopolise all the comfortable smoking and lounge rooms. England 2012-02-09T03:00:12.957Z I can imagine men without water and pure air because other men had assumed to themselves the right to monopolise these essential necessaries of all. What Shall We Do? 2012-01-29T03:00:11.167Z I shouldn't allow Bobby to monopolise you, you know. The Honour of the Clintons 2012-01-24T03:00:25.947Z "Baba's doctor man," the child cried, with a small shriek of delight when he appeared, and Baba monopolised her doctor man during the whole two hours he was able to spend with them. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z He knew that it would be bad form to monopolise his hostess, so he exchanged a few words more with her on trivial topics, and then, accompanied by Philip, entered the drawing-room. Woman and Artist 2012-01-10T03:00:14.960Z Who was Adolphus Prince, to monopolise— Next moment Montagu, seized with a sudden idea, was at the telephone. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z All political power was monopolised by officials sent over from Spain. Liberty In The Nineteenth Century 2011-12-24T03:08:02.240Z Why is the west to monopolise a revelation that was originally given to the east? The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z “I like that!” exclaimed Jack, “when you haven’t given anybody a chance to get a word in edgeways all day—but there! you always did monopolise the whole conversation.” Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z Even young Corbett, who had at first resented the break made in the pleasant life they had been living of late by his monopolising Miss May’s time and attention, agreed with the rest at last. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z But when he left, Miss Agatha reproved her sharply for pushing herself forward and monopolising the visitor. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z It was these large holders who monopolised the profits, as they did the public offices. Liberty In The Nineteenth Century 2011-12-24T03:08:02.240Z It robs society by the monopolising or buying up of raw materials. Socialism 2011-11-27T03:00:13.337Z Such as she was, she monopolised the largest share of Mrs. Hardy's attention. A Mere Chance, Vol. 1 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:44.097Z His sisters were there also, and some other of Marion’s friends, and she was monopolised by them during the two or three minutes that remained after George came. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z Manila was not without its frivolous element; but there was one period of the year when all frivolities were suspended, and religious observances monopolised the people’s time. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z This may be necessary to check the rapacity of corporations; but otherwise there is too much danger of extravagance, discouragement of individual enterprise, and delay in improving the processes monopolised by the municipality. Liberty In The Nineteenth Century 2011-12-24T03:08:02.240Z He was common property and too big to be monopolised by any one sect. White Fire 2011-11-21T03:00:15.067Z Indeed more than foremost, for in the minds of many he monopolises the credit for this invention. Marvels of Scientific Invention An Interesting Account in Non-technical Language of the Invention of Guns, Torpedoes, Submarine Mines, Up-to-date Smelting, Freezing, Colour Photography, and many other recent Discoveries of Science 2011-11-19T03:00:24.517Z But I don't want Violet to feel that I am making any attempt to—to monopolise you. Caesar's Wife A comedy in three acts 2011-11-11T03:00:37.427Z But even in such cases it is surprising how soon the real historical events either are utterly forgotten or blended with fables, which gradually, since they appeal more to the fancy, monopolise the interest. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z Each state which the unitive mystic experiences is so intense, that it monopolises for the time being his field of consciousness. Ruysbroeck 2011-10-29T02:00:16.413Z For a time the new maternal cares monopolised the former, and the latter went into their island work with new high lights in their faces and with even greater vigour than before. White Fire 2011-11-21T03:00:15.067Z "I feel so out of it, with no lady to excuse my presence, monopolising one of those pretty little tables that were never meant for such as me." A Humble Enterprise 2011-10-29T02:00:12.483Z He monopolises the applause as he monopolises the limelight; and by these artifices he has persuaded the public that he is an actor. Leaves in the Wind 2011-10-28T02:00:25.937Z Four villages, in the Tankhool country, apparently monopolised the bulk of the cloth manufactures, and different tribal patterns were made to suit the purchaser. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z “When I go to Branches I monopolise my son’s guests.” Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales 2011-10-06T02:00:37.063Z "He is not guilty, and he shall not die," she suddenly observed, as though the Nottingham murder had all this time monopolised her thoughts. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z But one of the most remarkable features of Madrid was the predominance of large convents in the finest situations and best streets, often monopolising more space than should have fallen to their share. Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science 2011-09-05T02:00:19.693Z Industry, in our sense, did not exist at that time, and the land was speedily monopolised. The life and teaching of Karl Marx 2011-09-03T02:00:19.203Z Arnott always seemed glad when Dare came in; he contrived generally to monopolise the conversation, and was manifestly entirely unaware of Dare’s preference for his wife’s society. The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z Another negro and his wife occupy another corner; a third sits in the window monopolising all the air astir. Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated 2011-08-31T02:01:20.473Z In other words, the culture, essentially Chinese, of the high circles of society was not monopolised by the men only, but shared by the women. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z The winner of the race is apt to monopolise the glory, though he wins only by a hair's breadth. Social Rights And Duties Addresses to Ethical Societies Vol II 2011-08-05T02:00:45.557Z No!" he cried, facetiously, "you shall not monopolise this declaration of war. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z He enraged Ireland's powerful bloodstock industry recently when recalling "a time when breeding horses was democratic and before breeding had become monopolised by a very narrow number of people". Talking Horses 2011-07-30T11:47:22Z The rest of the furniture consisted of the rusty stove and a few chairs, which the loungers monopolised. By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z In this way military affairs became the hereditary profession of certain families which happened to be engaged in them most frequently, and were at last monopolised by them. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z How you can let that hateful creature come and patronise and monopolise, and seem to constrict you as he does, like a horrible short fat snake, I can’t imagine. Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z Because he meets anyone in society, that seems a sufficient reason for monopolising them for the rest of the afternoon. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z “I must not monopolise you all day, and every day, like this, child,” Wagram had said to her. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z On the other hand, to seize and hold on to the chance of monopolising the search after the precious metal here, pre-eminently was. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z If it was a difficult matter, then we cannot expect to find any sort of culture monopolised by a certain class to the last. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z But I am not sorry, my dear, for I feel as if we ought to monopolise some one’s attentions ourselves to-day. Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z At any rate it doesn’t strike me that the discharge of these elevating duties should be monopolised by ‘birth and station.’ Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z And she must not monopolise him, she said, with a witching little smile. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Whose fault is it if the French flag is so seldom seen on the Black Sea, if Trebisond is become an English town, and if the commerce of Asia is monopolised by our rivals? Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z This influential family of the Fujiwara, together with a few other nobles of different lineage, including scions of the imperial family, monopolised almost all the wealth and power in the country. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z "Those who try to monopolise and corner the market should be penalised," he added. Ghana cocoa key to Kufuor's prize 2011-06-22T13:31:45Z Settle the matter of the road to the East, so that Germany and Austria may not join in monopolising it, and then, we can begin to talk of a tranquil Europe.' Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning 2011-06-16T02:00:15.297Z But it monopolised the activity of the place, for when we went back for our tricycle we met only one or two seamen and a handful of children. A Canterbury Pilgrimage 2011-06-13T02:00:24.520Z The demonstrators are calling for President Mikhail Saakashvili to step down, accusing him of monopolising power and failing to tackle poverty. VIDEO: Police clear Tbilisi protesters 2011-05-26T03:43:37Z All the high and lucrative offices were monopolised by the members of that able and ambitious family. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z This reign of the subjective has brought in its train the undue monopolising of the world's most ardent interest in one passion. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II 2011-05-22T02:00:17.943Z The latter nodded, but made no other attempt to include her in the conversation, continuing to monopolise Mr. Bramham entirely. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z And there was only too much about mortar; the subject monopolised a column of the index; its vastness oppressed Carlton, who nevertheless attacked it then and there. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z The Committee of Artillery, monopolised by brawlers, would have yielded at once to the slightest pressure. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z As the coteries make the sets, and monopolise the choicest portions of the floor, when the room is crowded and everybody determined to dance, the unlucky wight, without acquaintances, finds himself sadly overlooked. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z The great city does not monopolise the plant called pettifogging. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z It could be no harm; it was only too pleasant to be sitting there monopolising his looks and words, usually shared with others. Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z All lucid thought and all delirious whispers were gradually monopolised by the fire. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z Hence their descendants almost monopolise the petty traffic and even the "professions" in Freetown and the other colonial settlements. Man, Past and Present 2011-03-28T02:00:29.283Z "What is needed is the opening up of the Japan's energy markets, the regions are monopolised," said Mr Schulz. Blackout blues 2011-03-24T16:29:00Z Territorially Chelsea monopolised the ball in the second period but could not produce an outstanding chancesinvitation for a forward to score. Chelsea's attacking ambition pays off against cautious Manchester City 2011-03-20T22:01:00Z In Britain, tabloid and even broadsheet newspapers monopolise coverage of sport. Sports newspapers: Pink, and read all over 2011-03-17T11:53:59Z That work is, on this particular day, specially pressing—specially monopolising. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z Mynors surpassed himself in the kind of wit that amuses an excited crowd, and the auction soon monopolised the attention of the room; it was always afterwards remembered as the crowning success of the bazaar. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z The importation of these stone pots was always monopolised by the potters of Cologne, near which city they were made. The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods 2011-02-28T03:00:33.843Z A bright colour suffused his smooth pale face, as he found that Rhoda was listening to him, and that he was now monopolising the attention of the rest. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z It is his first F1 collaboration and he hopes that his company, Populous, will be asked to modify or build other Grand Prix tracks, a niche area for now almost monopolised by Tilke Engineering. Making tracks 2011-02-24T23:30:36Z With the Gunners monopolising possession, Szczesny might as well have been sat at home with a pipe and slippers. Arsenal 1-0 Stoke 2011-02-23T21:39:21Z You monopolised the young Prince for the first dance. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z Instead of holding the sweet converse natural to lovers on such an occasion, they were discussing things which once lay worlds apart from Gabrielle, but which now seemed to monopolise her interest. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z The birds with the most white plastic were also the best at defending their territory and monopolised the food bait laid by the researchers. Birds post 'no trespassing' signs 2011-01-21T01:57:23Z "The SOEs really do see it as their right to monopolise the market," Pincus said. Special Report: Vietnam's capitalist roaders follow China trail 2011-01-13T04:44:34Z It is meaningless to talk about helping young people or working to improve their conditions because quite simply the state's resources are monopolised by a small clique. Reaction to violence in Tunisia and Algeria 2011-01-11T22:24:53Z Every aristocracy that has survived has had to monopolise learning more or less completely—else it went to the wall. Following the Color Line an account of Negro citizenship in the American democracy 2011-01-06T03:00:45.737Z You know very well that I have never granted you any right to monopolise me, however your conceit may have deluded you. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z If Akosh were of our own standing in society, your wish to monopolise him would be natural; but in the higher spheres of life such a desire is perfectly ridiculous. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z Whilst it is the object of a business man to monopolise special knowledge; that of the scientific man is to diffuse it, in order that all mankind may be benefited and helped to improve. The Scientific Basis of National Progress Including that of Morality 2010-12-30T03:00:25.567Z The home team had monopolised possession with their fluent movement and incisive passing, pinning Newcastle back for almost the entire first half in an embarrassingly one-sided contest. West Bromwich Albion 3-1 Newcastle United 2010-12-05T16:01:00Z "The closer you get to the end the more you start thinking about it, but after 36 holes it's not going to monopolise my thoughts." Geoff Ogilvy leads Australian Open, John Daly and Fred Couples are cut 2010-12-03T10:51:00Z The way buildings look, which is always what monopolises the debate, isn't everything. In the shadow of the Shard 2010-10-27T15:01:00Z They began boldly and virtually monopolised possession for the first five minutes, which were played almost entirely in their hosts' half. Chelsea 2-0 Wolves 2010-10-23T16:05:00Z First, its power to monopolise attention is undiminished. The return of advertising: The box rocks 2010-09-30T10:54:00Z These are assets that, according to the Tories, would be deployed more efficiently if not monopolised by a single tenant for a whole lifetime. Tinkering with tenancy is no solution to the housing shortage 2010-08-07T23:05:00Z It is difficult for a pay-TV distributor to monopolise sports rights—the battering-ram that was used to push satellite television in Britain and Italy. Television in Germany: The last redoubt 2010-07-29T10:55:00Z And it does make the way in which wealthy and powerful European football clubs are allowed to use their wealth and power to monopolise success, seem dull by comparison. Field of dreams 2010-06-12T10:53:00Z Bedser's influence for Surrey, as they monopolised the championship and won the title seven summers in a row during the 1950s, was considerable. England bowler Bedser dies aged 91 2010-04-05T10:47:00Z We should not be steamrollered by a handful of dominant companies which monopolise the supply chain with ease. Labour must do its fuel duty 2010-03-16T16:00:00Z Syria's deputy foreign minister said the peaceful application of nuclear energy should not be monopolised. Israel and Syria in nuclear bids 2010-03-09T16:01:00Z Still, where the state is revered, people do not want it to monopolise the scene. A poll on trust: What's good for General Motors 2010-02-25T11:16:00Z For all too many people it is now taken as a given that companies promote greed, crush creativity and monopolise power. 2009-12-17T11:02:00Z Among the early findings: in many places, the supply of inputs is unhealthily monopolised. 2009-11-19T10:39:00Z He not only monopolised in his own person all the chief functions, but in his administration he displayed all the best and most varied capacities of the Roman magistracy. The Roman Poets of the Augustan Age: Virgil "The peaceful application of nuclear energy should not be monopolised by the few that own this technology but should be available equally for all," he said. Israel and Syria in nuclear bids 2010-03-09T16:01:00Z Don’t monopolise the company of all the ladies. A Double Knot I have monopolised your guest completely, and that is unforgivable. The Man Who Rose Again Hitherto Lettice had monopolised his energies; he had neglected Egypt, whose indecipherable meaning now came floating in upon him with a strange insistence. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath There is nothing to attract our sympathies in any of the rulers, with the exception perhaps of Yunus; and all our commiseration is monopolised for the unhappy races who peopled that region. The Life of Yakoob Beg Athalik Ghazi, and Badaulet; Ameer of Kashgar We have therefore attempted to make the staircase monopolise the whole edifice without leaving the tiniest room for the hall. Underground Man Already the family of Aaron had been preferred to his, but the prospect of monopolising the Divine predestination has no charm for this faithful and patriotic heart. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus Without in any degree monopolising the conversation, he became the centre of interest. The Man Who Rose Again Be his monopolising brains of such extent as they have power to engross all inventions to his coffer, all our stage-action to his exchequer? A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 Suddenly Patricia became aware that she had monopolised the conversation and that everyone was listening to her. Patricia Brent, Spinster Among this troop of comedians, there was one more grotesquely masked than the others, who acted as a sort of clown to the ring, monopolising the jests and repartees. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 They control the whole constituency, put in the member, and in return monopolise the whole patronage of the place. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 "Then I can do no other than gratefully accept," said Ricordo; "but I am afraid I am monopolising your company, Signor Castlemaine." The Man Who Rose Again It is possible to ignore all the evils of monopolised riches till one knows the numbers of the rich. The Book of This and That The whole plan is based upon the assumed right of each nation to monopolise the resources of colonies, in other words, to use exclusively what might be used jointly. American World Policies He had monopolised the whole business of the realm; the subordinate officials everywhere were his creatures, and the threads of every branch of administration had centred in his cabinet; without him there was universal confusion. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII We countryfolk are very prudish about these things; and, as you are the lion of the party, I should get into a sad scrape were I to appear to monopolise you.' Jack Hinton The Guardsman The result was a very singular class of literature which, except for a few burlesque works, almost monopolised the attention of novelists during the first half of the century. A Short History of French Literature Truda was annoyed, and considered that she had been unfairly treated, in that another had monopolised something to which she possessed a prior claim. The Daughters of a Genius Edith did not care to see her guest monopolised; she was not content to be banished to the end of the room. A Question of Marriage He could no longer monopolise the conversation, and when he started in to be funny, Pentridge, without seeming to do so, would invariably cap his would-be wit, and effectually turn it against himself. A Veldt Vendetta But with this letter to the King went another to his secretary, Almazan, from the new Spanish ambassador, Carroz, who complains bitterly that the friar monopolises the Queen entirely, and prevents his access to her. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History The Pléiade proper by no means monopolised all the poetical talent of the period. A Short History of French Literature She tried to protest, to declare that she had already monopolised the piano too long, but it was of no avail. The Daughters of a Genius Clement VII wished to monopolise Michelangelo's services, and he suggested to him in January, 1524, that he should join the order of the Franciscans so that he might be given a benefice. Michelangelo He made no attempt to monopolise Verna’s society, but spent most of the time chatting and smoking with her father, leaving the other a clear field so far as he himself was concerned. Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion Not one of them is allowed to monopolise the pavement, but is immediately commanded by the ferocious policeman to "move on." Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) As Pope's letter does not contain one syllable upon the subjects to which Wycherley alludes in his reply, so the reply takes no notice of the subjects which monopolise the epistle of Pope. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition There had been no thought of protest—no wish for it—nothing but purest delight and satisfaction in being thus monopolised. The Daughters of a Genius Let no elderly gentleman, however bilious and rich, seek to monopolise a young lady—but study the nature of things. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) Why, what a conscientious cavalier is this, who thus monopolises all our beauties! Olla Podrida The At�lik, who had monopolised the power of the State, was gone, and the future of the country depended now entirely upon the genius of the sovereign. Rulers of India: Akbar Some monopolised the major portion of the plate, quite obliterating the material sitters. Psychic Phenomena A Brief Account of the Physical Manifestations Observed in Psychical Research Nathaniel Tench, who wrote a reply for the directors, proved that the Bank had never bought land, or monopolised any other commodity, and had, on the contrary, increased and encouraged trade. Old and New London Volume I Pain monopolises the reader's mind and wearies his eyes. The Forerunners They possessed no fortunes, but they had something more precious than all the gold in the world—their arms; and these arms, the source of all wealth, were monopolised by the wealthy. The Place of Anarchism in Socialistic Evolution An Address Delivered in Paris These violent advocates for the freedom of the press had, however, an evident intention to monopolise it; for they decreed that “no book should be put in print but by consent of the Classes.” Calamities and Quarrels of Authors I deliberately monopolised Cynthia's attention as long as I possibly could, and then devoted myself to the cold-blooded study of the man she was to marry. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography Time was too precious, and there were too many men needing attention for a soldier to monopolise a stretcher until the surgeon could reach him. The Boys of '98 Primitive man, like the lower animals, had all his energies monopolised by the attaining of nutriment. The Forerunners It is the hour when nearly all material London sleeps and the streets are monopolised by shadows, interspersed with something rather more substantial—namely, policemen. Byways of Ghost-Land Every scholar in that age was more or less obscure, for the multitude was illiterate, and sovereigns and soldiers monopolised the public attention. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) One end was monopolised by the door that admitted them, the other by a window from floor to ceiling. The Camera Fiend And again, woman "has monopolised virtue at man's expense," which the writer, with the most perfect humour and irony, though apparently quite unconscious, regards as "men's tragedy." The Truth About Woman It is not a policy; it is an outburst against injustice; against the stupidity of present conditions, where the few monopolise the wealth created by the many; and the many remain poor. The Crimson Tide A Novel Lord George, on her other hand, now and then said a word to her; but he was never given to saying many words, and his attention was nearly monopolised by his hostess. Is He Popenjoy? This fish has indeed monopolised our admiration, and is considered as the most skilful, if not the only aquatic architect. The Industries of Animals She had begun by monopolising his memory, making it a sacred possession of her own, till not even that consolation was left to Katherine. Audrey Craven The birth of their poetic activity followed only after they had monopolised the labours of material production. The Truth About Woman The people of Ireland have not the franchise, which is monopolised by a few thousand priests and bishops. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule By monopolising the attention it keeps the conscious mind fully alert and so prevents one from attaining the measure of outcropping needful to initiate successfully an autosuggestion. The Practice of Autosuggestion "They seem to be pretty friendly," said May, pointing to the boys, who were monopolising the barmaid's time and attention. Australia Revenged But he put away these thoughts, and talked to them in his usual easy fashion, asking questions about Geraldine and her husband; and presently Dr. Ross came in and monopolised him entirely. Lover or Friend The division and subdivision of different parts of education, which are monopolised as trades by the masters who profess to teach them, must tend to increase and perpetuate errour. Practical Education, Volume II The peculative patriots who are now monopolising Westminster have from time to time made descents on the district, to sow the good seed, as it were, by the wayside. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule They flayed animals, carried corpses, and showed such aptness for these and similar detested callings that in several European countries they long monopolised them. Gipsy Life being an account of our Gipsies and their children, with suggestions for their improvement The lady proving to be very interested in him, and shewing a tendency to monopolise his attention, time passed, so that instead of one dance being missed, two were. Australia Revenged She was determined not to monopolise him so selfishly; but, somehow, when it came to the point, she was always forgetting these good resolutions. Lover or Friend Since the War began the military experts have monopolised one corner of the smoke-room. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 28, 1914 A general survey of industry shows that the highly-paid industries are almost invariably monopolised by men, the lowly-paid industries by women. The Evolution of Modern Capitalism A Study of Machine Production "How could he when you monopolised the conversation?" The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius It might have occurred sooner, had his mind not been monopolised with the hope of being able to row the raft to windward. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea He goes in for cricket, and makes tremendous scores, I hear, and the Hill houses will soon monopolise him. Lover or Friend For the twenty-four hours we remained in that town I monopolised this delightful Baron. Through Finland in Carts Only two male birds monopolised the honey flower, and they would not permit any bee or wasp to come near it. Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young I'm a selfish brute to monopolise you and—er—stand in your light. Captain Desmond, V.C. One, however, soon monopolised his attention; and that was a barrel of somewhat flimsy structure, and about the size of those usually employed for carrying flour. The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea The attempt to monopolise the credit of the movement by any particular sect is absurd. The English Utilitarians, Volume I. They monopolise the telephone, and are in great request as compositors. Through Finland in Carts Denys's eyes looked eager, but she thought of Mrs. Henchman and the two armchairs over the fire last night, and she hesitated to produce a plan that would monopolise Charlie for herself. The Girls of St. Olave's Ah! we well know what a jealous, monopolising set you are. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Rowing is only one small part of boating, and it is apt to monopolise our favour chiefly because many can row for one that can boat. The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" In the hard shrewd blows of a Maxim Gorki, the monopolising tribes of sedentary dreamers receive their palpable hit, receive it from the factory and the furrow. Suspended Judgments Essays on Books and Sensations When the head monopolises the spirits, the heart often wants courage; and, if the heart is strong, the head is weak. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II This trade we might very soon monopolise to ourselves, and a most lucrative one it would prove. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery But it would be a contracted view of the tears of Jesus to think that two solitary mourners in a Jewish graveyard engrossed and monopolised that sympathy. Memories of Bethany I here conclude, as I must not seek to monopolise space required for more valuable contributions. Notes and Queries, Number 183, April 30, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc One only knows them apart by their paint, their tonnage, or the name of the particular set of financiers who monopolise them. Suspended Judgments Essays on Books and Sensations Nevertheless, Louis did not, like such royal personages as our Henry VI., allow his religious exercises so wholly to monopolise his time or attention as to neglect the duties which devolved upon him as king. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. A pause followed his last words, then Uncle Bob rose and led the way to the drawing-room, where for the remainder of the evening Sir Alister was chiefly monopolised by the ladies. Uncanny Tales Instead, therefore, of monopolising this branch of commerce, the government saddled it with such an exorbitant duty, that the provinces definitively gained little by the change. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 They were allowed to monopolise the piano; and before the evening was over everyone had decided that Lord Mallow and Miss Tempest were engaged. Vixen, Volume II. He takes the seat of honour by her side, monopolises the conversation, and eventually disperses her admiring circle. When the Birds Begin to Sing His talent had monopolised Brayfield and his time was incessantly occupied. Tongues of Conscience I hope you will enjoy yourself; and do try not to let the boys monopolise you this evening. Fifty-Two Stories For Girls I have seen English adventurers with that innate power which makes every individual, whether Briton or American, a real representative of his country, monopolising the trade, and influencing the destinies of California. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 So long, indeed, as men depended for news on private sources, there was always a kind of obligation to write; but the telegraph and the newspaper have now monopolised the Intelligence Department. Studies in Literature and History It is clearly true, upon his postulates, that the value of goods, other than 'monopolised,' must conform to the cost of production. The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) James Mill No other trees grew among them, for it is the nature of this pine—which was the “scrub” or grey pine—to monopolise the ground wherever it grows. Popular Adventure Tales Tchartkóff, when convinced of the futility of his efforts, became possessed by the demon of envy, who soon monopolised and made him all his own. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 Indeed, he was so much monopolised that for a time he had little opportunity to take notice of the guests as a whole. The Day of Judgment He opened the door, to be welcomed by Lady Royland, who sprang from her chair, and proudly monopolised the task of taking off her son’s helmet, cuirass, and back-piece, after unbuckling his sword. The Young Castellan A Tale of the English Civil War It rarely happened that they did not monopolise the points between them, and so far, they had divided them pretty evenly. Bert Lloyd's Boyhood A Story from Nova Scotia This world of ours with its inhabitants has therefore no right to monopolise God to itself. Notes on Islam Then our picked mounted men monopolised the "tally-ho" to little better purpose. With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back The centre of the hall was monopolised by a white square platform confined by a circumambience of rope, which I was informed was the veritable theatre of war and cockpit. Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. The ships' companies of the Powerful and Terrible would be sorry if they were to monopolise the public eye, clouding the performances of men from other ships. With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service To do Mrs. Jenkins and "Gwenny" justice, they were scrupulously clean in every thing but their own persons, which, the latter's especially, seemed to have monopolised the dirt of the whole establishment. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 54, No. 334, August 1843 Where natural opportunities are all monopolised, wages must be forced by the competition among labourers to the minimum at which labourers will consent to reproduce. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 14 — Philosophy and Economics The colour and "cry" True Blue are now almost monopolised by the Tory party, although there are exceptions—Westmoreland and Yorkshire, for instance. Notes and Queries, 1850.12.21 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. The statement, which was evidently called forth by the wish to monopolise the Spitzbergen whale-fishing for England, can be shown to be incorrect. The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II These last claimed to be the165 exclusive depositaries of religious knowledge and divine wisdom; they administered justice and monopolised benefices. Mystics and Saints of Islam She and Frank King on the other side of the table had almost monopolised the conversation, although quite unwittingly; and everybody seemed to regard this as a matter of course. The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols In the market I saw the wheat sold out under the regulation of the magistrates, that no person should buy more than two bushels of wheat at a market, to prevent monopolising. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 19 — Travel and Adventure In most large hill stations there are more houses than he is able to monopolise. Birds of the Indian Hills Julia and Captain Headland were, however, perfectly ready to monopolise it, while Harry road on a little way ahead. Won from the Waves And there, upon the purple cushions, sat, more beautiful than ever, the divinity who for the last twenty-four hours had monopolised so large a share of the love-sick student's thoughts. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847 The belles were monopolised by our antagonists; we were scouted, and debarred every privilege. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire She was also ready and anxious to annoy Spain for having monopolised the riches and wealth of the New World. A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole After all the Bench cannot always monopolise the "star turns," even in Mr. Justice Darling's court. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 15, 1916 Nearly half an hour passed before her aunt returned, and in the interval Miss Austen’s knights and dames had retired still farther into the background, and Miss Anastasia’s hero had entirely monopolised the stage. The Nebuly Coat The middle class, rich and instructed, obtained an influence which formerly had been monopolised by the noblesse, and aspired to the destruction of privileges which it did not enjoy. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847 What the juristical oligarchy now claims is to monopolise the knowledge of the laws, to have the exclusive possession of the principles by which quarrels are decided. Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society Indeed, Spain and Portugal, as we have seen, entirely monopolise the horizon of geographical discovery till the middle of the sixteenth century, when other nations enter the arena. A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole The limitation of wholesale dealing to the officers, was not to restrain its consumption, but to monopolise its profits. The History of Tasmania , Volume II A rush was at once made upon the materiel; the candidates were many, the supplies few; and all were eager to monopolise as far as was possible. Impressions of America During the years 1833, 1834 and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume I. The fashion-plate young lady, with her doll's face, her empty head, and her sawdust constitution, monopolises all the attention that selfish man can afford to give outside thoughts about his own sweet self. The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2 “There will be moonlight there, and those people will monopolise the terrace when they have finished dinner.” Adam Johnstone's Son Politics so monopolise the minds of Irishmen, newspapers so make up their whole reading, that the class to which Carleton and the poet Mangan belonged have never fully entered upon the heritage of English literature. Irish Books and Irish People The former act as priests, lawyers, physicians, painters, decorators, &c., and in fact monopolise every learned and liberal art and profession. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 451 Volume 18, New Series, August 21, 1852 I often thought, if women could have the man of their choice, a few handsome ones like Garry would monopolise them, while we common mortals would go wifeless. The Trail of '98 A Northland Romance Oh, yes; but one understands the fascination so well; and it gives so much pleasure to—twenty-two, that it is almost immoral for an old fogy like myself to monopolise it. The Californians All the urgent affairs of "life," as you absurdly called it, have monopolised your field of consciousness. Practical Mysticism A Little Book for Normal People Soon the Venetians, and their neighbours the Genoese, monopolised the commerce of the Mediterranean. Man on the Ocean A Book about Boats and Ships They take up a position at the top of the rising ground, monopolising the attention of the Boer gunners as they unlimber. Impressions of a War Correspondent It was with unwillingness, and even pain, that he was obliged to yield her up again to Captain Fleetwood, who was naturally on the watch to monopolise her whenever he could. The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea I shall monopolise a good deal of your time, and I fancy they intend to be rather gay here. The Californians Donna Katerina, however, as the elder lady was called, monopolised her cousin Terence, naturally eager to hear about Ballymacree, and the various members of his family. The Three Lieutenants You see if those two don’t monopolise the oars till they’re tired, and then we shall have to row them just where they please.” The Weathercock Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias Count Victor turned suddenly and saw a responsive hand withdrawn from the window that had so far monopolised all his interest in Doom's exterior. Doom Castle “Black as thunderclouds were their faces,” he said, “as they saw these sweet young ladies, whom they in their callow affections would already wholly monopolise, kissed by a dozen different gentlemen during the day.” Winter Adventures of Three Boys One aching nerve can monopolise our attention and make us unconscious of the health of all the rest of the body. Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. When Will came to the house he was as nice as ever to Vere, and seemed quite willing to be monopolised as much as she liked. The Heart of Una Sackville How dare she imply that I want to monopolise her precious brother! More about Pixie He looked at Nan as he spoke, but it was Lilias who replied, taking him at his word, with an assurance which virtually monopolised him for the entire afternoon. A Houseful of Girls She has no right to monopolise the beauties of both complexions. The Fortunes of the Farrells Of course she flirted with him—Jill flirted with everything in the shape of a man—monopolising his attention on all occasions in a manner which would have been somewhat trying to most elder sisters. Betty Trevor He sat himself down by her side and persistently monopolised her attention. A College Girl As a rule, she herself preferred to monopolise the larger share of a conversation, but to-night she was too tired to do more than offer the necessary remarks by the way. Big Game A Story for Girls A dozen years before, “the Works” had been a profitable concern, but it had steadily declined in value, as more powerful firms monopolised the trade. A Houseful of Girls You talk of monopolising, while I starve all week with just a chance five minutes now and then to keep me alive! The Fortunes of the Farrells After about half an hour’s fruitless efforts the twins were seized with a generous desire not to monopolise the whole of the fun of the voyage. The Cock-House at Fellsgarth That warm event had so upset everything and monopolised so much attention that Low Heath would not have come up to scratch at all on the day originally fixed. Tom, Dick and Harry For Jack’s sake even more than his own it was better that he should be so deluded; and Margot was happily above the littleness of desiring to monopolise the credit for her ideas. Big Game A Story for Girls The finest house in the neighbourhood monopolised by an invalid! A Houseful of Girls “I knew we should meet sooner or later; but you are a public character to-day, and I must not monopolise your attention.” The Fortunes of the Farrells But I mustn't monopolise the prince and princess of this magic realm. Patty Blossom The "house" was a detached cottage in about half an acre of ground, a one-storey building, monopolising the space which might have been occupied by factory extension. The Daffodil Mystery And, having reached remorse, he allowed that to monopolise him. The Girl on the Boat There are hundreds of villas where he might have been as ill as he liked, without monopolising our only Grange! A Houseful of Girls A wardrobe of Buhl is on the left; the doors of which, being partly open, discover a profusion of Clothes; Shoes of a singularly small size monopolise the lower shelves. Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History They monopolise to themselves, in full plenitude, fourteen articles of the Constitution, from Article 19 to Article 33. Napoleon the Little It had occurred to him that he had perhaps laid himself open to a charge of monopolising the conversation. Jill the Reckless Similarly, London almost wholly monopolises the trade of England with Arabia, India, the East Indies, China, and Japan. Up To Date Business Home Study Circle Library Series (Volume II.) She agreed with Kitty that it was most officious of a solitary male to monopolise the Grange, and bemoaned the loss to the neighbourhood in a manner tragic enough to satisfy even her daughter’s requirements. A Houseful of Girls Hume and Adam Smith were only the most conspicuous members of a society which monopolised pretty well all the philosophy which existed in the island and a great deal of the history and criticism. Hours in a Library, Volume I. (of III.) It is vigorous, alert, active, positive, monopolising all the means of communication and production. Real Ghost Stories On every side the best work was seized and monopolised. A Short History of English Printing, 1476-1898 He refused to accept a chair, and took his stand on the hearth-rug without monopolising the fire, and with perfect ease and a word for every one. Dross What right have I to monopolise him for ten days, and leave you alone? The Great Amulet But a practical inconvenience of immortality was that property never changed hands; newcomers had no chance, everything was monopolised by the old, old stagers. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3) The Belief Among the Aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea and Melanesia Then for the first time she is allowed to help herself to the faculties and senses usually monopolised by the Conscious Self. Real Ghost Stories Some threw themselves on a sofa, some monopolised an easy chair; but in twenty minutes the whirl had ceased. The Young Duke I think of doing a little myself in cottons; but the house of Besso will monopolise everything.' Tancred Or, The New Crusade Being a woman, you have divine right to monopolise a man,—if the man is fool enough to submit to it. The Great Amulet Abe was there, and he certainly monopolised a good share of my attention. Little Abe Or, The Bishop of Berry Brow "There seems," he said, "to have been a flaw in my escutcheon there, or that that loving couple have monopolised all the connubial bliss of the family." The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales The king monopolises the wool of the country. London and the Kingdom - Volume I It must not be supposed that Felix's compositions monopolised the entire time of the orchestra; though it rarely happened that the weekly concert failed to include one or more of his productions. Story-Lives of Great Musicians And at least your proffer of friendship gives me better right to monopolise you than that chap Desmond can lay claim to. The Great Amulet Nothing could be prettier than the appearance of the town, and it is a comfortable, well-to-do place, monopolising the trade of a large countryside. The Sunny Side of Ireland How to see it by the Great Southern and Western Railway It monopolises the management of the superstitions of the people, in regard to the fortunate or unlucky conjunctions of each day and hour. An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma So much has this grown in favour that it has nearly monopolised the name of the species, of which it is but a variety; hence the necessity of pointing out the distinctions. Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. He has his regular 'place of worship,' one entrance of which he monopolises every Sabbath morning. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 437 Volume 17, New Series, May 15, 1852 A second mode of preventing rank from being monopolised by talents is by flinging the school into various arrangements, one of which is founded on 'propriety of manners and general good conduct.' The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey—Vol. 1 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg That wonderful man monopolised, so to speak, the historical genius and the historical learning of a whole generation, and left little, indeed, of either for his contemporaries. Gibbon Her tranquil mind travelled to a great distance away from that active, monotonous, daily life which seemed to absorb her, which had monopolised her energies but never her thoughts for so many years past. Prisoners Fast Bound In Misery And Iron Probably this was because she was so charming, and monopolised so much of the attention of us gentlemen. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 435 Volume 17, New Series, May 1, 1852 He is rather fond, too, of monopolising the front of the fire in company, and thinks more of what he is going to eat, some time before he eats it, than a man should. Lore of Proserpine And Oldershaw recalls his own detestation of Cecil, who would insist on monopolising the conversation when Gilbert's friends wanted to talk to him. Gilbert Keith Chesterton He would have carried her off to his study and monopolised her, but Mrs. Barbara's sense of propriety was fired. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911 "I am afraid," said Mr. Turnbull, "that the right honourable gentleman will find that the member for Tankerville will on that day monopolise the attention of this House." Phineas Redux He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century This man monopolises all the power and all the money. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government "What are you talking about resenting?—my monopolising your dinner partner?" asked Dysart, smiling. The Danger Mark In a low voice I related my alarming discovery to my companions, but urged them to proceed as if nothing had happened, so they maintained a spirited conversation in German, discreetly monopolising all the talking. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben But Donatello would not allow gloom to monopolise his composition. Donatello, by Lord Balcarres Paper-making had, however, been almost monopolised by Spain until the end of the thirteenth century, the cotton used in the manufacture being imported from the East.—M. The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. II. (of V.) The building up of this new civilisation had absorbed the intellectual force of a thousand years; it had monopolised thought and every form of energy. The Evolution of Love Young Grandcourt turned from the pretty, over-painted woman who, until that moment, had apparently held him interested when his food failed to monopolise his attention, and glanced heavily around at Geraldine. The Danger Mark Poverty deepens as wealth increases, and wages are forced down while productive power grows, because land, which is the source of all wealth and the field of all labour, is monopolised. The Digger Movement in the Days of the Commonwealth As Revealed in the Writings of Gerrard Winstanley, the Digger, Mystic and Rationalist, Communist and Social Reformer The date is, of course, important for the classification of Donatello's work, but it is a pity when the attention of the critic is monopolised by minor problems. Donatello, by Lord Balcarres It appears, however, that very grand accounts had circulated in the Sahara on the magnitude and importance of our mission; so that it was impossible for one Sheikh to monopolise us. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 1 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government You must pardon me," he commenced, "if I monopolise the conversation, but the revelations I have to make are of such a nature that I may well claim your attention. The House of the Vampire I had a strange fancy for capturing the thief single-handed and monopolising all the glory of saving the famous diamonds. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 1, January, 1891 You have no special claim, have you, to monopolise my society?—you nor any man. The Survivor The Count d'Erfeuil arrived, and said to him, pressing his hand, "My dear Nelville, we ought to share all things with our friends; it is unkind of you thus to monopolise all the danger." Corinne, Volume 1 (of 2) Or Italy Therefore they cannot for a moment allow to disbelievers in the Trinity the title of Unitarians, so as to imply that the latter monopolise the grand truth that 'the Lord our God is one Lord.' The English Church in the Eighteenth Century Grogtown.—All available accommodation has been monopolised by Glasborough visitors, among whom this resort is becoming more alarmingly popular every year. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 18th, 1920 They saw with disgust the chief offices monopolised by Englishmen. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Do you know I think you have an idea in England that you monopolise comforts, and I, for one, can't admit it. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II And it is true he has been applauded, patronised, and monopolised for a quarter of a century by all the decadents of art and literature. Musicians of To-Day These were the men who monopolised the ethereal divinities. The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes Apart from propriety, it was monstrous that Mrs. Wilkins should want to monopolise the one spare-room, when in her own room was everything necessary for her husband. The Enchanted April Normandy, which monopolised the glory, was to monopolise the spoil. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) If the State monopolises them, not the State ruled by the propertied classes but the State ruled by the whole people, to work would become every man's right. The Workingman's Paradise An Australian Labour Novel Rum was in those days a very profitable article of commerce, and the trade in it was monopolised by the Government officers, civil and military. The Book of the Bush Containing Many Truthful Sketches Of The Early Colonial Life Of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, And Others Who Left Their Native Land And Never Returned She seemed jealous of her cousin, and always monopolised his words and looks. Uncle Max Dod is probably sulking because I am monopolising you. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') Bayonne was the scene of a struggle between a few privileged families, which sought to monopolise municipal office, and a popular opposition based upon the seafaring class. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Away with their social workshops, their governmental whims, their centralization, their tariffs, their universities, their State religions, their gratuitous or monopolising banks, their limitations, their restrictions, their moralisations, and their equalisation by taxation! Essays on Political Economy "You don't mean to say," he continued perversely, "that I have monopolised the reigning beauty of Palm Beach for an entire morning." The Firing Line Decima, however much you may wish for attention, it is scarcely fair to monopolise that of Mr. Verner in his own house. Verner's Pride The clergy had monopolised the learning of the middle ages, and few persons external to their body being able to read or write, their privileges became co-extensive, as I above stated, with these acquirements. The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3) In each of the North American Colonies a small oligarchy, generally known as the "Family Compact," was able to "monopolise the Executive Council, the Legislative Council, the Bench, the Bar, and all offices of profit." Against Home Rule (1912) The Case for the Union These terms corroborate and identify themselves with the most ancient of traditionary customs, long ere princes had monopolised the surface of coined money with their own images and superscriptions. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 The alien Government also gives greater security, without raising the standard of living among the natives, since the dominant race usually monopolises the lucrative careers. Outspoken Essays "Will you allow me to monopolise you for a few minutes?" he said. Verner's Pride I make the discovery that Mr. Wallace knows more of golf than all of you Woodvale boys together, and then you seek to monopolise his skill. John Henry Smith A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life Therefore, in the afternoon Margaret monopolised Lady Victoria and carried her off, and they sat together with their work by the open window, and the Countess was "not at home." Doctor Claudius, A True Story It is strange to find that the right of printing playbills was originally monopolised by the Stationers' Company. A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character Some persons who condemn patriotism are simply lacking in public spirit, or their loyalty is monopolised by some fad or 'cause,' which is a poor substitute for love of country. Outspoken Essays Shansi bankers monopolise the business of finance in all the adjacent provinces. The Awakening of China About forty years ago the Karoo plains, the Orange Free State, and Transvaal were, so to say, monopolised by milliards of game. Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.) The Conspiracy of the 19th Century Unmasked He never tried to monopolise the conversation, and yet somehow the chief share fell naturally to him. The Life of Froude We had long considered ourselves the funniest dogs in Christendee; and, in the plenitude of our vanity, imagined that we monopolised the attention and admiration of the present and the future. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 11, 1841 “It is obvious that you have no resource but to accept my willing slavery, Miss Layton having monopolised the attentions of your two cousins.” The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate "Who is that fool woman who is monopolising your partner?" The Younger Set Free labor monopolised the protected industries, and Northern capital caught all the golden showers of fiscal legislation. William Lloyd Garrison The Abolitionist Nick considered that she had the right to monopolise Rosamund, and she monopolised her. The Lion's Share Now, the ladies monopolise the feathers and the glories thereof. Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically Although the middle class had seized, and the lower classes were threatening to seize, the government, even the former had not monopolised the helm. The English Novel In a similar way, Emmanuel appointed a Viceroy for his Eastern trade, and in 1505 Almeida had settled in Ceylon, with a view to monopolising the cinnamon trade of that place. The Story of Geographical Discovery How the World Became Known "Yet merely because Constance has been out so much longer, and therefore is much more experienced, she self—she monopolises the attentions of the men; you know she does, Josie." Wanted—A Match Maker She monopolised him, insisted on his taking her shopping in the mornings, calling in the afternoons or to Lebong to watch the polo, or else playing tennis with her at the Amusement Club. The Jungle Girl Mrs. Rice, who had been much impressed by Ida's appearance and expensive gowns, secured a chair beside her and endeavoured to monopolise her, despite many obvious snubs. The Elephant God Self was monopolised by self, self-consciousness was produced, though without a touch of selfish egoism. Cobwebs of Thought Am I jealous of him because he has monopolised the attention of Miss Carmichael? A Trip to Venus The Old Gang made no attempt to monopolise the Executive by running a full ticket. The History of the Fabian Society All national institutions of churches appear to me no other than human inventions set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolise power and profit. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 13 — Religion and Philosophy Whenever they went to the club he tried to monopolise her, and delighted in exhibiting the terms of friendship on which they appeared to be. The Elephant God By the conquest of Ormus, the Portuguese monopolised that extensive trade to the East, which had been in the hands of the Persians for several centuries. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson The main thing is that each be faithful in the administration of what he has received, and not seek to imitate his brother who is diversely endowed, or to monopolise for himself another's gifts. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) Its ports were crowded with Moors, who monopolised commerce, and its inhabitants, whose complexions were fair and their stature robust and stately, were altogether devoted to pleasure and indifferent to arms. Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 I have not noticed that they are less keenly played, although the increase of military work has diminished the time given to them; but they have ceased to monopolise the thoughts of boys. Cambridge Essays on Education "But I'm not going to let Bertie monopolise me up here," continued Mrs. Smith, taking off her hat and pulling and patting her hair before the mirror. The Elephant God To be sure, he has the advantage of painting from the finest model ever seen, the lovely, if rather stupid, Miss Gudgeon, of Primrose Court, whom he monopolises.' Aylwin They monopolise us unless we resist the intrusive appeals that they make to us. Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) He was, according to some, upon occasion, talkative and noisy to a fault; but there are two kinds of men who monopolise conversation. 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