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Ralph Osborn, Midshipman at Annapolis
Ralph Osborn, Midshipman at Annapolis

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Ralph Osborn, Midshipman at Annapolis is here in full — 11 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.
By LIEUT.
COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.
“The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.
It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.
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Ralph Osborn, Midshipman at Annapolis

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Ralph Osborn, Midshipman at Annapolis is here in full — 11 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.
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By LIEUT.
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COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.
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“The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.
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It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.
/ɪt ˈhɑːrdli siːmz ˈriːzənəbəl ðæt sʌtʃ ə ˈsɪmpəl ˈsɑːlvɪŋ ʌv ðɪs ˈeɪn.ʃənt ˈprɑːbləm ʃʊd biː dɪˈskʌvərd æt ðɪs leɪt deɪt/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Annapolis noun US /əˈnæpəlɪs/

state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy

From this reading “COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.”

drills noun US /drɪlz/

plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

From this reading “COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.”

italics noun US /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 ^{} encloses superscripted material.”

midshipmen noun US /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading “COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.”

portrayal noun US /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading “COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.”

Pythagorean adjective US /ˌpɪθəˈɡɔːriən/

of or relating to Pythagoras or his geometry

From this reading ““The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.”

solving noun US /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading “It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.”

underscores noun US /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading “Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

late date adjective + noun

In this reading “It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.”

seems reasonable verb + adjective counted as “seem reasonable”

In this reading “It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.”

bring out verb + adjective

make visible

In this reading “COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.”

All words in this reading · 85

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.

AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/

state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.

BEACHnounUS /biːtʃ/

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.

COMMANDERnounUS /kəˈmændər/

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/

plural of “control” — power to direct or determine

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

correctverbUS /kərˈekt/

make right or correct

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/

money collected under a tariff

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

datenounUS /deɪt/

the specified day of the month

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

DemonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading “The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.

disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/

a branch of knowledge

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

drillsnounUS /drɪlz/

plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

EDWARDnounUS /ˈedwərd/

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.

encloses

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From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.

enterverbUS /ˈentər/

to come or go into

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

etc

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

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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 ^{} encloses superscripted material.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

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 ^{} encloses superscripted material.

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

LIEUT

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

From this reading By LIEUT.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.

midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

Osborn

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

From this reading “The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

portrayalnounUS /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading “The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

PythagoreanadjectiveUS /ˌpɪθəˈɡɔːriən/

of or relating to Pythagoras or his geometry

From this reading “The Osborn Demonstration” of the Pythagorean problem may not be new.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

superscripted

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

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.

TextnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_) and ^{} encloses superscripted material.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It hardly seems reasonable that such a simple solving of this ancient problem should be discovered at this late date.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

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 ^{} encloses superscripted material.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

YoungsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/

a young person of either sex

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

youthnounUS /juːθ/

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading COMMANDER EDWARD L. BEACH, U. S. NAVY _Author of “An Annapolis Youngster,” etc._ The purpose of this story is to bring before the American youth who read it a correct portrayal of midshipman life at Annapolis, to bring out in story form the routine of drills, studies and customs of our Naval Academy, the discipline there undergone by American midshipmen and the environment in which they live and which controls them from the time they enter.

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