used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
admiral'snounUS /ˈædmərəlz/
possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
annexationnounUS /ˌænekˈseɪʃən/
incorporation by joining or uniting
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
from appearances alone
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
without doubt or question
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
in a serious manner
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
flag-lieutenant
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From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
flag-ship
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From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
Francisco
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From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
the head of a state government
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
Herzovinia
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From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
HonolulunounUS /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/
the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
Kapua
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From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
Kapuan
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From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
Kataafa
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From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
lad's
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From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
mastheadnounUS /ˈmæsthed/
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
absolutely essential
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
Panu-Mafili
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From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
Phil
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From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
post-hasteadverb
as fast as possible; with all possible haste
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
continue talking
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
REËNFORCEMENT
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From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
Rosen
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From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
SacramentonounUS /ˌsækrəˈmentoʊ/
a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
San
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From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
Spotts
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From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
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 A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
Ukula
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From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Phil told of the decision by the chief justice for Panu-Mafili, and then the attack upon Ukula by Kataafa and his warriors, armed with guns purchased apparently from the Kapuan firm, of the appointment of Count Rosen as governor, and the appeal for annexation to Herzovinia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
belonging to which person
From this reading A REËNFORCEMENT Rear Admiral Spotts, whose flag was flown at the masthead of the cruiser “Sacramento,” wasted no time in drawing from Phil the complete story of everything that had happened in Kapua.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “I think I can now see,” the admiral declared, “why the Washington government sent a revenue cutter post-haste from San Francisco to Honolulu to order me to proceed with my flag-ship to Kapua.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain of the flag-ship and the admiral’s flag-lieutenant were both present in the cabin and followed the lad’s narrative with great interest and amazement.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading A great wrong,” he added earnestly, “has been done the treaty, and my duty is clearly to set it right, by force if necessary.
