used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
AfloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
Aguinaldo's
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From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
Com
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From this reading Lt. Com.
coöperation
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From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
give a description of
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
FilipinonounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊ/
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
gunboatnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading Yates Stirling Jr. U.S.N.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
Lt
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From this reading Lt. Com.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Yates Stirling Jr. U.S.N.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
PhilippinenounUS /ˈfɪləpiːn/
official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Yates Stirling Jr. U.S.N.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
have in common
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
Stirling
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From this reading Yates Stirling Jr. U.S.N.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Yates Stirling Jr. U.S.N.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
web-footedadjective
having feet with webbed toes
From this reading The navy had but small share in this war, but in some instances the helpful coöperation of their web-footed brothers saved the soldiers from embarrassing situations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fighting between the United States troops and the lawless bands of Filipino bandits (for they were bandits, more or less, after Aguinaldo’s army had been dispersed) was in most cases “hand to hand” and to the death.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
Yates
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From this reading Yates Stirling Jr. U.S.N.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” “A U.S. Midshipman in the South Seas” The writer has attempted to describe in this volume the life of two young midshipmen of the United States Navy, serving in a small gunboat in Philippine waters.
