used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
(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 The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is the fourth and last book of the "Annapolis Series."
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading This is the fourth and last book of the "Annapolis Series."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
being joined in close association
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This is the fourth and last book of the "Annapolis Series."
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
Fleet'snounUS /fliːts/
possessive form of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading This is the fourth and last book of the "Annapolis Series."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
gunnerynounUS /ˈɡʌnəri/
guns collectively
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
initiateverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
bring into being
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the fourth and last book of the "Annapolis Series."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
immediately past
From this reading This is the fourth and last book of the "Annapolis Series."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
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 After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is the fourth and last book of the "Annapolis Series."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
portrayverbUS /pɔːrˈtreɪ/
portray in words
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
seagoingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːɡoʊɪŋ/
used on the high seas
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
seamanshipnoun
skill in sailing
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading This is the fourth and last book of the "Annapolis Series."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is the fourth and last book of the "Annapolis Series."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the fourth and last book of the "Annapolis Series."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The training given at Annapolis is regulated by the needs of the Fleet, and the Naval Academy in all of its departments is entirely directed and controlled by seagoing naval officers.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
twelve-inch
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From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has been the purpose of the author faithfully to portray the conditions in which our midshipmen live at the Naval Academy.
which person or people
From this reading In the navy it is believed that the officer who is fresh from drilling a twelve-inch turret or a battery of broadside guns at record and battle target practice, should be well qualified to initiate midshipmen in the beginnings of naval gunnery.
world-encircling
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From this reading After the Fleet's world-encircling cruise, many of the officers attached to it were sent to the Naval Academy to instruct midshipmen in navigation and electricity and gunnery and seamanship.
