23
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From this reading 30 min. and 23 deg.
256,000
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2nd
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30
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From this reading 30 min. and 23 deg.
8
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
Annamnoun
a communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in 1945
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areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
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in or near a particular place or position
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attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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basinsnounUS /ˈbeɪsənz/
plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
BattalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
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CambodianounUS /ˌkæmˈboʊdiə/
a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946
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Cao-Thuong
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Cochin-China
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a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
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columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
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consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
deg
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the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
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a fortified military post where troops are stationed
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a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
Frey'snounUS /freɪz/
possessive form of “frey” — (Norse mythology) god of earth's fertility and peace and prosperity; son of Njorth and brother of Freya; originally of the Vanir; later with the Aesir
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
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Godin's
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
greater in size or importance or degree
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Haïphong
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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where you live at a particular time
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
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Indo-China
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a message received and understood
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
LaosnounUS /ˈlɑːoʊs/
a mountainous landlocked communist state in southeastern Asia; achieved independence from France in 1949
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
MekongnounUS /ˈmeɪkɑːŋ/
an Asian river; flows through a large delta in southern Vietnam into the South China Sea
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
minnounUS /mɪn/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading 30 min. and 23 deg.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
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Nha-Nam
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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not any; not one
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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Phulang-Thuong
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possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
RebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
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ReconnaissancenounUS /riˈkɑːnəsəns/
the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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Song-Koï
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From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
make square
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
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territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
Tonquin
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totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
soldiers collectively
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading French Indo-China, which includes Cochin-China, Cambodia, the Laos country, Annam and Tonquin, consists, roughly speaking, of the basins of the two great rivers, the Mekong and the Song-Koï (Red River), and is situated between 8 deg.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading France possesses an empire of no small importance in the East, the total area of which, some 256,000 square miles, is more than three times greater than her home territory.
Yen-Thé
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