Chapter I

highly skilled

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

(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 _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

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

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The cable message may have come at any date, and from any part of the world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

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From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading GILES BISHOP, JR.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By LIEUT.-COL.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading The cable message may have come at any date, and from any part of the world.

a person who is in charge

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading By LIEUT.-COL.

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

From this reading The cable message may have come at any date, and from any part of the world.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

the specified day of the month

From this reading The cable message may have come at any date, and from any part of the world.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The cable message may have come at any date, and from any part of the world.

-ing form of “further” — promote the growth of

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

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From this reading GILES BISHOP, JR.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

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

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

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

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

the act of retaining something

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

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From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

ten 10s

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

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

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

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

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading GILES BISHOP, JR.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

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From this reading By LIEUT.-COL.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

of or relating to the sea

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The cable message may have come at any date, and from any part of the world.

the force of workers available

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The cable message may have come at any date, and from any part of the world.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The cable message may have come at any date, and from any part of the world.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

in a respectful manner

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

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

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

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

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

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

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

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

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

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

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading How many of our boys, in times past, while glancing through the morning paper have read the following statement: "The United States Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand."

during the time that

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

which person or people

From this reading _To_ MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BARNETT, _Commandant, United States Marine Corps,_ _who, while holding the chief position of honor in that organisation since nineteen hundred and fourteen, has accomplished so much in furthering its efficiency and its prestige, and who has at all times and in all ways endeared himself to his officers and men, this volume is respectfully dedicated_

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The cable message may have come at any date, and from any part of the world.