Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

feel admiration for

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

the way of administering a business

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

away from the source or with the current

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

having unsuitable feminine qualities

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

make certain of

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

English explorer who led an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage to the orient; served under Drake and helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1535-1594)

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

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From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

plural of “korean” — a native or inhabitant of Korea who speaks the Korean language

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

not any; not one

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

go across or through

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

a boat for communication between ship and shore

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

any competition

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

on the contrary

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

Identical; not different.

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

in the near future

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

move hurridly

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

not in physical motion

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To ensure that there should be no lack of ammunition the soldiers had adopted the same expedient as Frobisher's at the camp.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two squadrons were soon running downstream level with each other, the steam pinnace having reduced speed so that she might not pass the Koreans; and both fleets were gradually edging closer and still closer together.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

forceful exertion

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They had opened up several of the captured cases of ammunition, and had thrown their contents into one big heap in the middle of the lighter's deck, so that every man might the more easily help himself; and the prisoner congratulated himself that he was at some distance from the pile, for he had no desire to repeat his experience of a few days previously.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But, whatever the characteristics of the nation as a whole might be, he could not fail to admire the vigour and energy with which both sides were conducting this already sanguinary little battle on the waters of the Han.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before coming to the East, Frobisher had believed, in common with many other people, that the Koreans were a cowardly and effeminate race, always more eager to avoid than to engage in a conflict--a race which brought about its ends by cunning and treachery rather than by force of arms.