16
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From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
1898
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From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
1st
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From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
(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 Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
bonedadjectiveUS /boʊnd/
having had the bones removed
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
the act of breaking something
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
lacking funds
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
make calm or still
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
CENSORnounUS /ˈsensər/
someone who censures or condemns
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
crueltiesnounUS /ˈkruːltiz/
plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
didn't
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From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
garrisons
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From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
brought together in one place
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
let have
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
highest in quality
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
Kriegspiel
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From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
Lyceums
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From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
militaire
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From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
on one occasion
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
having a point
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
portended
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From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
recommendationsnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “recommendation” — something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
rendingadjectiveUS /ˈrendɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
transport commercially
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
smolderingadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
not in physical motion
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
TELEGRAPHnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
in the direction of
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
tranquilitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪl.ə.t̬i/
The quality or state of being tranquil; calm and peaceful.
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
two times
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
the act of using
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
in or at the place that
From this reading We didn't exactly know where the war was coming from, but, still we boned it out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each recurring November 1st, brought the initiation of Post Lyceums at all garrisons, in which the officers were gathered together twice a week, and war in all its phases was studied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All this time we were slumbering over a smoldering volcano, and on February 16, 1898, the eruption broke loose; the good ship _Maine_ was destroyed in Havana harbor, and the feelings of the people, already drawn to the breaking point by the inhuman cruelties of Spain towards her colonies near our own shores, burst with a vehemence that portended, in unmistakable language, the rending asunder of the once proud kingdom of Spain.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Old campaigns were fought over; the mistakes made by the world's greatest commanders, from Alexander the Great to Grant and Lee were pointed out; Kriegspiel was played; essays written and discussed, recommendations made as to ammunition and food supply; use of artillery in attack and defense; the proper method of employing the telegraph in the war; and a thousand and one things relative to the machine militaire were gone over.
a late time of life
From this reading EXPERIENCES AS A GOVERNMENT CENSOR OF TELEGRAPH The few years succeeding the great strike were ones of calm, peaceful tranquility.
