13th
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From this reading =TOM CLIFTON, A story of adventures in Grant and Sherman’s armies.= (13th Thousand) Illustrated, 480 pages.
399
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From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
480
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From this reading =TOM CLIFTON, A story of adventures in Grant and Sherman’s armies.= (13th Thousand) Illustrated, 480 pages.
7th
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From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading =TOM CLIFTON, A story of adventures in Grant and Sherman’s armies.= (13th Thousand) Illustrated, 480 pages.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
fearless and daring
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
CLIFTON
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From this reading =TOM CLIFTON, A story of adventures in Grant and Sherman’s armies.= (13th Thousand) Illustrated, 480 pages.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
let have
From this reading =TOM CLIFTON, A story of adventures in Grant and Sherman’s armies.= (13th Thousand) Illustrated, 480 pages.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
engage in
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
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 There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
MarineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
MerrimacnounUS /ˈmerɪmæk/
an ironclad vessel built by the Confederate forces in the hope of breaking the blockade imposed by the North
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
MonitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
Sherman'snounUS /ˈʃɜːrmənz/
possessive form of “sherman” — United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading =TOM CLIFTON, A story of adventures in Grant and Sherman’s armies.= (13th Thousand) Illustrated, 480 pages.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
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 =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
male cat
From this reading =TOM CLIFTON, A story of adventures in Grant and Sherman’s armies.= (13th Thousand) Illustrated, 480 pages.
transcriptnounUS /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), and text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=).
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “_The Marine Journal_” says of it: “The author, takes as usual for his fiction, a foundation of reality, and therefore the story reads like a transcript of real life.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading =IN THE NAVY=, (7th Thousand) Illustrated, 399 Pages, =A Story of naval adventures during the Civil war=.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are many dramatic scenes, such as the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the reader follows the adventures of the two heroes with a keen interest that must make the story popular especially at the present time.”
