Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock on the night of Tuesday, February 15th.

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

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

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

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

an experience that appalls

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

aroused to action

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

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From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

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

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

float on the surface of water

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

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

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

time without end

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock on the night of Tuesday, February 15th.

being eight more than fifty

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

with resolute determination

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

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

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

plural of “hammock” — a small natural hill

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

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

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

ten 10s

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

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

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock on the night of Tuesday, February 15th.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

a state in New England

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

the force of workers available

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

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

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

a place where a craft can be made fast

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock on the night of Tuesday, February 15th.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock on the night of Tuesday, February 15th.

a brief written record

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

according to the clock

From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock on the night of Tuesday, February 15th.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

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

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

to a great degree

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

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

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

(military) signal to turn the lights out

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock on the night of Tuesday, February 15th.

very great or intense

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

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

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

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

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

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From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

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

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading It was nearly ten o'clock on the night of Tuesday, February 15th.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading It was firmly believed throughout the United States that this appalling disaster was caused by a submarine mine, deliberately placed near the mooring buoy to which the _Maine_ had been moved, to be exploded at a favorable opportunity by Spanish hands.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

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

From this reading Never was the temper and patience of the American people more sorely tried than by the two months of waiting and suspense that followed the destruction of their splendid battle-ship.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

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

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

at the time that

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

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

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The _Maine_ had entered Havana Harbor on a friendly visit, been assigned to a mooring, which was afterwards changed by the Spanish authorities, and three weeks later, without a suspicion of danger having been aroused or a note of warning sounded, she was destroyed as though by a thunder-bolt.

people who are wounded

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.

the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

From this reading Taps had sounded and the crew were asleep in their hammocks, when, by a terrific explosion, two hundred and fifty-eight men and two officers were hurled into eternity, sixty more were wounded, and the superb battle-ship was reduced to a mass of shapeless wreckage.