aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading There were gun-pointing contests aboard the monitors and other practice craft.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
highly skilled
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRADUATION DAY---AT LAST Graduation Week!
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
boat-handling
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From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
boomsnounUS /buːmz/
plural of “boom” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading There were gun-pointing contests aboard the monitors and other practice craft.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading There were gun-pointing contests aboard the monitors and other practice craft.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GRADUATION DAY---AT LAST Graduation Week!
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
drillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
dynamonounUS /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/
generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
galoreadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlɔːr/
in great numbers
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
GRADUATIONnounUS /ˌɡrædʒuːˈeɪʃən/
the successful completion of a program of study
From this reading GRADUATION DAY---AT LAST Graduation Week!
gun-pointing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were gun-pointing contests aboard the monitors and other practice craft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
immediately past
From this reading GRADUATION DAY---AT LAST Graduation Week!
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
monitorsnounUS /ˈmɑːnətərz/
plural of “monitor” — someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading There were gun-pointing contests aboard the monitors and other practice craft.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were gun-pointing contests aboard the monitors and other practice craft.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
paradesnounUS /pərˈeɪdz/
plural of “parade” — a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading There were gun-pointing contests aboard the monitors and other practice craft.
puncturedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃərd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
shamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading There were exhibitions of expert boat-handling, and less picturesque performances at the machine shops and in the engine and dynamo rooms.
steadieradjectiveUS /ˈstediər/
comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading GRADUATION DAY---AT LAST Graduation Week!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
at the time that
From this reading Now came the time when the Naval Academy was given over to the annual display of what could be accomplished in the training of midshipmen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were drills and parades galore, with sham battles in which the sharp crack of rifle fire was punctured by the louder, steadier booms of field artillery.
