used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
(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 The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
battleshipsnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪps/
plural of “battleship” — large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
challengesnounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/
plural of “challenge” — a demanding or stimulating situation
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
DESTROYERnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
DREADNOUGHTnounUS /ˈdrednɔːt/
battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
fighting-ships
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From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
foredecks
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From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
set up or found
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
hummed
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From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
immemorialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
jackie
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From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
jurisdictionnounUS /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
RoadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
sea-fighter
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From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
SUBMARINEnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON BATTLE PRACTICE," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ABOARD A DESTROYER," "THE DREADNOUGHT BOYS ON A SUBMARINE," ETC.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was tacked up in the midst of notices of band concerts, challenges to boxing matches, lost or found articles, and the like.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The cause of all the turmoil, which was agitating every jackie on the vessel, was a notice which had been posted on the ship's bulletin board that morning.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
at the time that
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
a Caucasian
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading One breezy day in early June, when a fresh wind off shore was whipping the water into sparkling white caps, excitement and comment fairly hummed about the crowded foredecks of the big Dreadnought _Manhattan_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The formidable looking sea-fighter lay with half a dozen other smaller naval vessels--battleships and cruisers--in the stretch of water known as Hampton Roads, which, sheltered by rising ground, has, from time immemorial, formed an anchorage for our fighting-ships, and is as rich in historical associations as any strip of sea within the jurisdiction of the United States.
