15
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From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
1812
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From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
1861
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From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
65
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From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
ConfederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading The Confederates seized revenue-cutters in Southern ports.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
Cruz
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From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
and nothing more
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
revenue-cutters
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From this reading The Confederates seized revenue-cutters in Southern ports.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
sea-board
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From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The Confederates seized revenue-cutters in Southern ports.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Confederates seized revenue-cutters in Southern ports.
store-ship
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From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The entire naval force available at the beginning of that war for the defense of our Atlantic sea-board was the _Brooklyn_, of twenty-five guns, and a store-ship carrying two guns.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
Vera
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From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
precisely as stated
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Between the war of 1812-15 and the civil war, 1861-65, our navy had very little to do in actual warfare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
at the time that
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When in 1861 civil war was begun in Charleston Harbor, our navy consisted of ninety vessels, of which only forty were in commission, and these were distributed in distant seas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was sometimes called upon to assert the rights and dignity of our government in foreign ports, and during the war with Mexico it assisted in the capture of Vera Cruz and in the conquest of California.
