used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
(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 After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
bobbery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
CorregidornounUS /kərˈeɡədɔːr/
the peninsula and island in the Philippines where Japanese forces besieged American forces in World War II; United States forces surrendered in 1942 and recaptured the area in 1945
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
assemble or get together
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
INSPECTINGverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
intramuros
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
OccupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
PhilippinenounUS /ˈfɪləpiːn/
official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
Rizal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
self-laudation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
male cat
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was toward midnight when we finally left and went out to our vessel, for we were off for a trip among the southern islands on the cable steamer _Rizal_.
at the time that
From this reading The special event is a "camp fire" in the evening at the theater, when the Philippine war veterans gather together and have addresses and refreshments.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We sailed by the light of a full moon, and for a while had a merry bobbery of it outside, after passing Corregidor.
which person or people
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
in the company of; together with
From this reading INSPECTING WITH THE SECRETARY OF WAR August thirteenth is a holiday in the Philippine Islands, for it is "Occupation Day," the anniversary of the fall of Manila and its occupation by the American army.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading After a dinner with Tom Anderson at the Army and Navy Club, with its picturesque quarters in an old palace, intramuros, we attended this performance, sitting in the Governor's box and listening to the happy self-laudation of the "veterans," who all wore the blue shirt and khaki of war times.
