used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
matters of personal concern
From this reading So, in pursuance with his orders, he decided to steam down the coast and ascertain the condition of affairs farther south.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading So, in pursuance with his orders, he decided to steam down the coast and ascertain the condition of affairs farther south.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
Beale
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From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
Boca
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From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
concentratingverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “concentrate” — make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
a state at a particular time
From this reading So, in pursuance with his orders, he decided to steam down the coast and ascertain the condition of affairs farther south.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
power to direct or determine
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
Costaveza
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From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
recognizable; marked
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
del
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From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
dictateverbUS /dɪkˈteɪt/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
DreadnoughtnounUS /ˈdrednɔːt/
battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading So, in pursuance with his orders, he decided to steam down the coast and ascertain the condition of affairs farther south.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
obtain
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
Hermillo
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From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So, in pursuance with his orders, he decided to steam down the coast and ascertain the condition of affairs farther south.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
of the present time and place
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
of great significance or value
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
a message received and understood
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
jeopardizedverbUS /ˈdʒepərdaɪzd/
past form of “jeopardize” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
not any; not one
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading So, in pursuance with his orders, he decided to steam down the coast and ascertain the condition of affairs farther south.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading So, in pursuance with his orders, he decided to steam down the coast and ascertain the condition of affairs farther south.
revolutionistsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪsts/
plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
SierrasnounUS /siˈerəz/
plural of “sierra” — a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading So, in pursuance with his orders, he decided to steam down the coast and ascertain the condition of affairs farther south.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading So, in pursuance with his orders, he decided to steam down the coast and ascertain the condition of affairs farther south.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
Timmons
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From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, from the information he had gained from the consul, Lieutenant Timmons had decided that there was no immediate danger of an attack on the city.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading However, to the disappointment of both Dreadnought Boys, the _Beale_ weighed anchor that evening and stood off down the coast to another port--Hermillo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
which person or people
From this reading There were several American mining interests in this neighborhood, but, so far they had not been jeopardized by the revolutionists, who were busy to the northward, concentrating that branch of their army for an attack on Boca del Sierras itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So, in pursuance with his orders, he decided to steam down the coast and ascertain the condition of affairs farther south.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If they could gain this important base, they would have control of the principal seaport of Costaveza, and be in a position to dictate terms.
