used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
debatableadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
DECISIVEadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
FLEETnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
a person of German nationality
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
Hindenburgnoun
German field marshal and statesman; as president of the Weimar Republic he reluctantly appointed Hitler as chancellor in 1933 (1847-1934)
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
ModelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
Münsterberg
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From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
Ryerson
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From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
SEAPLANES
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From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
TORPEDOESnounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊz/
plural of “torpedo” — a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
Twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
von
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From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
warshipsnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪps/
plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading And the conclusion, established beyond reasonable doubt, was that German warships could not hope to defend themselves against the Widding-Edison method of torpedo attack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading DECISIVE BATTLE BETWEEN GERMAN FLEET AND AMERICAN SEAPLANES CARRYING TORPEDOES I did as he bade me and was rewarded a week later for my faith and patience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Models and blue prints were shown and American and German experts were called in to explain and discuss all debatable points.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
which person or people
From this reading This was admitted by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and by Professor Hugo Münsterberg, who were allowed to bring scientists of their own choosing for an absolutely impartial opinion.
Widding-Edison
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From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I subsequently learned that this week (the time of my wonderful experience with Mary Ryerson) was spent by the Committee of Twenty-one in explaining to the Crown Prince exactly what the Widding-Edison invention was.
