anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading The anchorage was full of men-of-war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
BelligerentadjectiveUS /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
child's-play
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From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The anchorage was full of men-of-war.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
hard-worked
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From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE STRENUOUS LIFE.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
men-of-war
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From this reading The anchorage was full of men-of-war.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The anchorage was full of men-of-war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
STRENUOUSadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading THE STRENUOUS LIFE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRENUOUS LIFE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
Twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
at the time that
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
wind-swept
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From this reading Twenty-four hours later the _Belligerent_ was at bleak, wind-swept Portland; and during the next fortnight Martin began to realise what life in the navy really meant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He fondly imagined that he had been hard-worked at Portsmouth, but it was mere child's-play compared with what went on when they were with the squadron.
