Chapter IX

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

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

(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 To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

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From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

in addition

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading The warships rode at anchor some distance beyond.

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

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The warships rode at anchor some distance beyond.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

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

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

for the reason that

From this reading "I know because I saw one of the captains saying good-by to his family.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "They'll be off before long," said one old soldier.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The warships rode at anchor some distance beyond.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

make a buzzing sound

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "I know because I saw one of the captains saying good-by to his family.

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From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

not accessible to view

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The warships rode at anchor some distance beyond.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

a social unit living together

From this reading "I know because I saw one of the captains saying good-by to his family.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

a farewell remark

From this reading "I know because I saw one of the captains saying good-by to his family.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

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

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "I know because I saw one of the captains saying good-by to his family.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I know because I saw one of the captains saying good-by to his family.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

and nothing more

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know because I saw one of the captains saying good-by to his family.

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

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "They'll be off before long," said one old soldier.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

largest city in Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river; noted for flour mills; one of the Twin Cities

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

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

From this reading "They'll be off before long," said one old soldier.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "They'll be off before long," said one old soldier.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "They'll be off before long," said one old soldier.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The warships rode at anchor some distance beyond.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "They'll be off before long," said one old soldier.

cut with a saw

From this reading "I know because I saw one of the captains saying good-by to his family.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "I know because I saw one of the captains saying good-by to his family.

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

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading "They'll be off before long," said one old soldier.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The warships rode at anchor some distance beyond.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

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

From this reading To the squadron had just been added the protected cruiser _Minneapolis_, and the _New Orleans_ and _St. Paul_ were also expected, and all was a buzz of excitement alongshore.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

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

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

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

From this reading "They'll be off before long," said one old soldier.

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

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

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

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war

From this reading The warships rode at anchor some distance beyond.

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

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.

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

From this reading THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS By the time Fortress Monroe was reached it was quite dark, so but little could be seen outside of those sturdy and frowning walls behind which were concealed the heavy guns intended to protect the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.