presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is special need for an increase and reorganization of the Medical Department of the Army.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading There is special need for an increase and reorganization of the Medical Department of the Army.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
conclusivelyadverbUS /kənˈkluːsɪvli/
in a conclusive way
From this reading The importance of this was shown conclusively in the Spanish-American and the Russo-Japanese wars.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading There is special need for an increase and reorganization of the Medical Department of the Army.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is special need for an increase and reorganization of the Medical Department of the Army.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The importance of this was shown conclusively in the Spanish-American and the Russo-Japanese wars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is special need for an increase and reorganization of the Medical Department of the Army.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
MedicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading There is special need for an increase and reorganization of the Medical Department of the Army.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There is special need for an increase and reorganization of the Medical Department of the Army.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is special need for an increase and reorganization of the Medical Department of the Army.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
and nothing more
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
reorganizationnounUS /ˌriːɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
From this reading There is special need for an increase and reorganization of the Medical Department of the Army.
Russo-Japanese
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From this reading The importance of this was shown conclusively in the Spanish-American and the Russo-Japanese wars.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The importance of this was shown conclusively in the Spanish-American and the Russo-Japanese wars.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
Spanish-American
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From this reading The importance of this was shown conclusively in the Spanish-American and the Russo-Japanese wars.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There is special need for an increase and reorganization of the Medical Department of the Army.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There should be an increase in the coast artillery force, so that our coast fortifications can be in some degree adequately manned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The importance of this was shown conclusively in the Spanish-American and the Russo-Japanese wars.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading In both the Army and Navy there must be the same thorough training for duty in the staff corps as in the fighting line.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The importance of this was shown conclusively in the Spanish-American and the Russo-Japanese wars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The importance of this was shown conclusively in the Spanish-American and the Russo-Japanese wars.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Only by such training in advance can we be sure that in actual war field operations and those at sea will be carried on successfully.
