15th
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From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
AntwerpnounUS /ˈæntwərp/
a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
From this reading It was further reported that the British fleet had destroyed Flushing and bombarded several of the Antwerp forts.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
bombardedverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdɪd/
past form of “bombard” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading It was further reported that the British fleet had destroyed Flushing and bombarded several of the Antwerp forts.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was further reported that the British fleet had destroyed Flushing and bombarded several of the Antwerp forts.
bulletinsnounUS /ˈbʊlətənz/
plural of “bulletin” — a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
despatches
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From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading It was further reported that the British fleet had destroyed Flushing and bombarded several of the Antwerp forts.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
falsehoodsnounUS /ˈfælshʊdz/
plural of “falsehood” — a false statement
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading It was further reported that the British fleet had destroyed Flushing and bombarded several of the Antwerp forts.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
FlushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was further reported that the British fleet had destroyed Flushing and bombarded several of the Antwerp forts.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was further reported that the British fleet had destroyed Flushing and bombarded several of the Antwerp forts.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It was further reported that the British fleet had destroyed Flushing and bombarded several of the Antwerp forts.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was further reported that the British fleet had destroyed Flushing and bombarded several of the Antwerp forts.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
strategicadjectiveUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to or concerned with strategy
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was further reported that the British fleet had destroyed Flushing and bombarded several of the Antwerp forts.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Accordingly the German officers and soldiers could move about in the town without hindrance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A number of despatches and fresh war bulletins were found which threw some light upon the strategic position, although they were partly obscure, and partly contained obvious falsehoods.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A great naval battle was said to have taken place off Flushing on the 15th of July, ending in the retreat of the German and French fleets with heavy losses.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The garrison of Edinburgh had surrendered without resistance, since it would have been far too weak to offer any opposition to the invading army.
