Chapter VI

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From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

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From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

(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 From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

eagerly desirous

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

large and heavily armoured warship

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

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From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

plural of “cuban” — a native or inhabitant of Cuba

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

possessive form of “dewey” — United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

opinion or judgment

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

a small island

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

having existed for a long time

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

for more time

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

a state in New England

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

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 For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

not any; not one

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

above and across; more than

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

possessing material wealth

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

without mercy or pity

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

past form of “score” — gain points in a game

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

in a swift manner

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

propel through the air

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Previous to this time, matters had moved along swiftly, but with no definite results.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

up to a particular time

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Following the wanton destruction of our battleship _Maine_ in the harbor of Havana, in February, popular indignation arose to a fever heat against the country which had offered the American flag several insults in the past, and which was now engaged in a ruthless effort to put down the long-standing rebellion in Cuba, be the cost what it might.

belonging to which person

From this reading From a little uprising here, and another there, the rebellion spread all over what was no longer "the ever-faithful isle," until rich and poor, those of Cuban-Spanish blood, and those whose ancestors had been negroes and Indians, became involved in it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT WAR AND PRIZE MONEY Commodore George Dewey's great victory over Admiral Montojo occurred on May 1, 1898, and was the first to be scored during our war with Spain.

fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment

From this reading For many months our President, Congress, and the people had watched, with anxious eyes, the progress of events in Cuba--had seen the Cubans doing their best to throw off the yoke of Spanish tyranny and oppression.