Chapter XXX

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

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

possessing life

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

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

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

plural of “barricade” — a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

past form of “beleaguer” — annoy persistently

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

gotten under control

From this reading It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

an opposing military force

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

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

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

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

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

plural of “liner” — (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

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

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

not any; not one

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

according to the clock

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

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 It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

plural of “proclamation” — a formal public statement

From this reading It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

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

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

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

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

in a vague way

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It contained Von Kronhelm’s official orders to his army, and the various proclamations regarding the government of London.

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

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

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

From this reading DAILY LIFE OF THE BELEAGUERED They were dark days in London--days of terror, starvation--death.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The _London Gazette_, that journal which in ordinary circumstances the public never sees, was published each evening at six o’clock, but, alas, in German.

belonging to which person

From this reading Behind the barricades south of the Thames it was vaguely known that our Admiralty--whose chief offices had been removed to Portsmouth before the entry of the enemy into London--were keenly alive to the critical position.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Reports of the capture of a number of German liners in the Atlantic, and of several ships laden with provisions, attempting to cross the North Sea were spread from mouth to mouth, but so severe was the censorship upon the Press that no word of such affairs was printed.