used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
(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 This is far from being the case, as we all know.
in addition
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is far from being the case, as we all know.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This is far from being the case, as we all know.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This is far from being the case, as we all know.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
travel across or pass over
From this reading COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
Desanges
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From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
deterioratedverbUS /dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪd/
past form of “deteriorate” — become worse or disintegrate
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This is far from being the case, as we all know.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
FIOTT
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From this reading COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
GallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
inferverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːr/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is far from being the case, as we all know.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
jacketsnounUS /ˈdʒækɪts/
plural of “jacket” — a short coat
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This is far from being the case, as we all know.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
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 COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
absolutely essential
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
and nothing more
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But two conditions are necessary to constitute a hero: it is not enough that a man be brave, he must also have an opportunity of displaying his bravery.
precisely as stated
From this reading Our sailors do not occupy a very prominent place in Mr. Desanges’ Victoria Cross Gallery.
VICTORIAnounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading COMMANDER (NOW CAPTAIN) FIOTT DAY, R.N., AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We find that only four of his paintings have been devoted to the gallant deeds of our naval heroes, but we must not infer from this that British sailors are inferior to British soldiers, or that blue jackets have deteriorated since the days of Nelson.
