Chapter I

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

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

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

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

being attentive to women like an ideal knight

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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From this reading Lt. Com.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

divisible by two

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

a small worthless amount

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

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 Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading Yates Stirling Jr. U.S.N.

set down according to a plan

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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From this reading Lt. Com.

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 _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

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From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

only a very short time before

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

have in common

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

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

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

be standing; be upright

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

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

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

in or at that place or location

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

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

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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From this reading Author of “A U.S. Midshipman Afloat” “A U.S. Midshipman in China” “A U.S. Midshipman in the Philippines” “A U.S. Midshipman in Japan” _During the process of empire building, even to-day carried on by the great powers, the far distant South Sea Islands received their share of attention from designing cabinets._

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

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plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

in or at the place that

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

which person or people

From this reading _To the sailors of all nations who thus met death, fighting in their country’s cause, these pages are dedicated._ In this story Midshipmen Phil Perry and Sydney Monroe, together with Boatswain’s Mate “Jack” O’Neil, act through an historic drama of a South Sea war.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _In their patriotic desire to further the cause of their country many sailors laid down their lives in battles with the natives._ _These small wars are scarcely remembered at home, but in the islands where the rivalry between the nations was bitterest, there stand impressive monuments to these sailor heroes, and in their songs the chivalrous islanders praise the virtues of their fallen foes._

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From this reading Yates Stirling Jr. U.S.N.