used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE GUN CLUB.
colonelsnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
plural of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
compeers
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From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
countersnounUS /ˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
distancedverbUS /ˈdɪstənst/
past form of “distance” — keep at a distance
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
at any time
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
extemporized
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From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE GUN CLUB.
gunnerynounUS /ˈɡʌnəri/
guns collectively
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
InstructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
MarylandnounUS /ˈmerələnd/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
the force of workers available
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
with speed
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
RebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
rivalled
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From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
an educational institution
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
ship-owners
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From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
shopkeepersnounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpərz/
plural of “shopkeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUN CLUB.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
unheard-ofadjective
previously unknown
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the War of the Rebellion, a new and influential club was established in the city of Baltimore in the State of Maryland.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the point in which the Americans singularly distanced the Europeans was in the science of _gunnery._ Not, indeed, that their weapons retained a higher degree of perfection than theirs, but that they exhibited unheard-of dimensions, and consequently attained hitherto unheard-of ranges.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is well known with what energy the taste for military matters became developed amongst that nation of ship-owners, shopkeepers, and mechanics.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Simple tradesmen jumped their counters to become extemporized captains, colonels, and generals, without having ever passed the School of Instruction at West Point: nevertheless, they quickly rivalled their compeers of the old continent, and, like them, carried off victories by dint of lavish expenditure in ammunition, money, and men.
