Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

matters of personal concern

From this reading They thought this country had nothing to do with their affairs.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading And in Havana, the capital city of the island, riots broke out and Americans were insulted.

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

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

lacking funds

From this reading And in Havana, the capital city of the island, riots broke out and Americans were insulted.

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

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading And in Havana, the capital city of the island, riots broke out and Americans were insulted.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading And in Havana, the capital city of the island, riots broke out and Americans were insulted.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

performance of moral or religious acts

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They thought this country had nothing to do with their affairs.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

set up or found

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

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

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

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

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas

From this reading And in Havana, the capital city of the island, riots broke out and Americans were insulted.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

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From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

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

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading And in Havana, the capital city of the island, riots broke out and Americans were insulted.

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

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

a state in New England

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make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They thought this country had nothing to do with their affairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

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From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

precisely, exactly

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading And in Havana, the capital city of the island, riots broke out and Americans were insulted.

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

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

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plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

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

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They thought this country had nothing to do with their affairs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

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

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

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

From this reading They thought this country had nothing to do with their affairs.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They thought this country had nothing to do with their affairs.

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

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

hard to endure

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

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

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

at the time that

From this reading The Spaniards in Cuba were very angry when they found the United States trying to stop the war which they had carried on so mercilessly.

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

From this reading That finger is called Florida, and it points to the beautiful island of Cuba, which spreads out there to right and left across the sea of the South.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HOW THE "GLOUCESTER" REVENGED THE SINKING OF THE "MAINE" DEADLY AND HEROIC DEEDS IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN IF you look at a map of the country we dwell in, you will see that it has a finger pointing south.