Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

highly skilled

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

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

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading THE STRANDED STEAMER IN THE BALTIC.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

a port city of northern Poland near the mouth of the Vistula River on a gulf of the Baltic Sea; a member of the Hanseatic League in the 14th century

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

subject to popular election

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

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

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

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

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

only a very short time before

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

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

From this reading THE STRANDED STEAMER IN THE BALTIC.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

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

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

according to the clock

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

a European river; flows into the Baltic Sea

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

a place of business for retailing goods

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

existing or coming before

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

on the contrary

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading THE STRANDED STEAMER IN THE BALTIC.

cut off or left behind

From this reading THE STRANDED STEAMER IN THE BALTIC.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

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

From this reading THE STRANDED STEAMER IN THE BALTIC.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

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

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

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

From this reading On the morning of the first day of July, at nine o'clock, the squadron had accomplished half the distance from Danzig to the mouth of the Oder, or rather to Swinemünde, on the outlet of the Haff to the Baltic.

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

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was hardly a change in the relative rank, for very little had been done upon the lessons during the month.

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

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

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

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.

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

From this reading This Haff is the estuary of the Oder, and forms a considerable lake inside of the two islands which separate it from the sea.

which person or people

From this reading All hands were called, and the merit-roll for the preceding month was read by the principal, so that the students might know who were eligible to the elective offices.