Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading “Mr. Langston,” the Admiral was saying, “the situation is extremely grave.

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From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

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

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

one or the other of two

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading “Mr. Langston,” the Admiral was saying, “the situation is extremely grave.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

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From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

death of a person

From this reading “Mr. Langston,” the Admiral was saying, “the situation is extremely grave.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

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

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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From this reading “Mr. Langston,” the Admiral was saying, “the situation is extremely grave.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

a particular point in time

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Mr. Langston,” the Admiral was saying, “the situation is extremely grave.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

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From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

as yourself

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

by chance

From this reading Japan intends to carry out her plans of expansion in Mexico and China, and possibly in the Philippines; there is not a doubt of it.

carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

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From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading “Mr. Langston,” the Admiral was saying, “the situation is extremely grave.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading “Mr. Langston,” the Admiral was saying, “the situation is extremely grave.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

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

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

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

From this reading At that moment I was seated on the shaded, palm-bordered piazza of the Grand Hotel at Colon, discussing with Rear-Admiral Thomas Q. Allyn of the United States Navy the increasing chances that America might find herself plunged into war with Japan.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For weeks the clouds had been darkening, and it was now evident that the time had come when the United States must either abandon the Monroe Doctrine and the open door in China, or fight to maintain these doctrines.

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

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

at the time that

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.

a late time of life

From this reading I WITNESS THE BLOWING UP OF THE PANAMA CANAL In my thirty years’ service as war correspondent of the London _Times_ I have looked behind the scenes of various world happenings, and have known the thrill of personally facing some great historic crises; but there is nothing in my experience so dramatic, so pregnant with human consequences, as the catastrophe of April 27, 1921, when the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal were destroyed by dynamite.