used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
(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 Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading A Tale of the Chusan Archipelago STAFF SURGEON T. T. JEANS, R.N.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.N."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
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the people of Great Britain
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
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Chusan
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correctingverbUS /kərˈektɪŋ/
-ing form of “correct” — make right or correct
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Glover
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From this reading Author of "Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.N."
gunboatsnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊts/
plural of “gunboat” — a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
JEANSnounUS /dʒiːnz/
(used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
a characteristic state or mode of living
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plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
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 The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
messmates
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From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Author of "Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.N."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Author of "Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.N."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading A Tale of the Chusan Archipelago STAFF SURGEON T. T. JEANS, R.N.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
PracticallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading A Tale of the Chusan Archipelago STAFF SURGEON T. T. JEANS, R.N.
RAINEY
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interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
STAFFnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading A Tale of the Chusan Archipelago STAFF SURGEON T. T. JEANS, R.N.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
SURGEONnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading A Tale of the Chusan Archipelago STAFF SURGEON T. T. JEANS, R.N.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading A Tale of the Chusan Archipelago STAFF SURGEON T. T. JEANS, R.N.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The proof sheets have been carefully read by messmates of different branches of the Service, and I am much indebted to them for correcting many technical errors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Practically all the characters are drawn from life, and the cruisers and gunboats, British, American, and Chinese, taking part in the various operations are actual ships under altered names.
WILLIAM
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set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._ This story is written more or less on the same lines as my previous story of naval adventures—_Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.M._—and describes events subsequent to those narrated in that book.
