aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading DICK SCUPP'S ADVENTURE.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
AsiaticnounUS /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
of short duration or distance
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
Chefoo
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From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
Chemulponoun
a port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Shells would fly, and the _Osprey_ could not.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
Dave
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From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK SCUPP'S ADVENTURE.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Shells would fly, and the _Osprey_ could not.
Hallie
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From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
come to pass
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
KoreanounUS /ˌkɔːˈriːə/
an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Dae-Han-Min-Gook or Han-Gook
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
not any; not one
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shells would fly, and the _Osprey_ could not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
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 "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
OspreynounUS /ˈɔːspri/
large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
Rexdale
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From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
SCUPP'S
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From this reading DICK SCUPP'S ADVENTURE.
SeoulnounUS /soʊl/
the capital of South Korea and the largest city of Asia; located in northwestern South Korea
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
ShellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Shells would fly, and the _Osprey_ could not.
transport commercially
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
express a supposition
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
Vladivostock
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From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While his ship was stationed at Chefoo she felt comparatively easy about him; but Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea, was almost on the firing line.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading "_Osprey, ordered to Chemulpo._" Hallie Rexdale read the brief announcement in the list of "navy orders, Asiatic fleet," and wondered if her Dave were summoned to new dangers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Shells would fly, and the _Osprey_ could not.
but in spite of that
From this reading To be sure, the United States was as yet in no way involved in the conflict, but suppose the Vladivostock fleet should happen to descend upon Chemulpo?
