Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

anew

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

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

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

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

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

the condition of being secured to a base

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

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

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

an expectation

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

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

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

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From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

work together on a common enterprise of project

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

at any time

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

a boy or man

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

arranged into groups

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

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

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

of great significance or value

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

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

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

young domestic cat

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

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

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

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From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

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

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

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

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

share in something

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

precisely, exactly

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

plural of “rigor” — something hard to endure

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

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

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

in or at or to some place

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

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

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

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

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

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

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

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

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

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From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

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

From this reading "Little Mack," now completely recovered from his injuries, was in command again and smiling good naturedly at "his boys" as they stood grouped about on the deck of the _Dewey_.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

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

From this reading They were crowded with thousands of young chaps, the majority of them Americans and Canadians, on their way to join the armies "somewhere in France."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They were thrilled with the anticipation of marvelous new exploits in which they were likely to participate, now that the United States had sent a naval commission to cooperate with the London admiralty and the French naval experts in what was expected to be a campaign to carry the war by naval tactics right home to Germany.

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

From this reading Bronzed and sturdy as a result of their summer's training in home waters and their activities aboard the submarine in the North Sea, Jack and Ted stood out on the deck of their craft more eager than ever to get back into active service again, notwithstanding the rigors of the service in which they had enlisted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading ATTACKED FROM THE SKY On a wonderful September evening, with a crisp autumnal air making every fellow feel like a young kitten, the _Dewey_ again glided away from her anchorage in the harbor of Chatham, one of the important English naval bases, and fell into her position in the convoy of ships spread out as an escort for a trio of troopships.